###2026 National Qualifier###

Weigh ins: 4pm to 7pm Friday and Saturday 8am to 9am 

American Legion Gatesville, TX

Event #1 Max Axle Deadlift Texas Record 

1. 60 sec time limit for each attempt
2. pick your attempts andd the bar will be progressively loaded
3. 3 attempts only and 1 miss and out
4. stand up straight, knees locked, hips through
5. ramping, hitching, up and down movement allowed
6. Athlete must wait for the down command

Items allowed: wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, chalk, belts, suits, briefs 

Not allowed: elbow wraps, tacky of any kind, gloves, chest strap, baby powder, or sumo 

Event #2 Seated up hill sled pull 

I haven't tested this with weights yet. Its regular sled up but a pretty steep hill. 

Items allowed: wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, chalk, belts,  gloves but not sure they will help

Not allowed: elbow wraps, tacky of any kind,  

Event #3 Viking Press reps in 60 sec -  my viking press is very smooth dont be afraid of the weight 

Athlete will start with hands on the bars, facing away from the press. Reps will recieve down command and a tap and go is allowed. Elbows must be locked out and feet side by side. Use whatever techinque to get the weight lifted. Athlete can remove hands and rest within the 60 secs.

Allowed: Soft and hard belt, knee and elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk, 

Not allowed: elbow/knee wraps, tacky or tacky towel, or suits  

Event #4  Husafell carry to farmers carry 

The weight listed will be weight of the hussy, each hand of the farmers

Event #5 Sandbag over bar for 5 reps for time 

Must begin attempt every 20 seconds. You can choose to go under or around the bar. 

Allowed: 2 belts,  knee and elbow sleeves, grip shirt, please turn your belt buckle to the back 

Not Allowed: tacky