This will be the first USS Strongman Event held here at The TOP Strength Project.

Entry Fee: Early Bird through June 30 $79 then goes up to $99

Spectator Fee: $10 at door

Event Organizer: Steve Tripp

Contact: info@thetopstrengthproject.com

Location: The TOP Strength Project

402 Walcott St.

Pawtucket, RI

Events are as follows:

1. Overhead Medley for Time:

-Circus DB

-Keg

-Log

-Axle

2. Last Man Standing Mammoth Bar Deadlift

3. Yoke to Sandbag Over Bar

4. Head to Head Ironmind Grip Challenge

5. Atlas Stone Series

Divisions are as follows:

Novice Women

LW (165-)

HW (165+)

Open Women

LW (123-, 132-)

MW (148-, 165-)

HW+SHW (181-, 198-, 198+)

Novice Men

LW (220-)

HW (220+)

Open Men

LW (148-, 165-, 181-)

MW (198-, 220-)

HW+SHW (242-, 275-, 275+)

If there is enough interest I will add male and female masters classes as well as super heavyweights.

Event Rules and Weights:

***subject to modification***

Overhead Medley: Circus DB, Keg, Log, Axle for time

Implements will be placed in a line on the turf and must be successfully lifted and pressed overhead in order before moving to the next.  Circus DB can be cleaned to either shoulder using both hands but must be pressed w one arm (left or right) and locked out overhead with feet in a neutral stance before receiving a down call.  Keg also cleaned and pressed overhead with both arms fully extended and feet in neutral position to receive a down call, log and axle must be cleaned to shoulders and can be pressed using a strict press, push press, or jerk, but must be locked overhead with feet in neutral position to receive down call. Resting either implement on belt during the clean will result in a “NO REP” and must be attempted again.  Event is for time w a 90 second limit.

Wrist Wraps, Chalk, Sleeves, Wraps, and Belts all ok.  No grip shirts.

Novice Women

LW 50, 75, 100, 115

HW 75, 100, 135, 150

Open Women

LW 50, 75, 125, 135

MW 75, 100, 135, 150

HW+SHW 100, 125, 150, 170

Novice Men

LW 120, 150, 180, 200

HW 150, 200, 240, 260

Open Men

LW 125, 150, 220, 240

MW 150, 200, 240, 260

HW+SHW 175, 250, 280, 300

2. Last Man Standing Mammoth Bar Deadlift:

The bar will start at the given weight per weight class and will go up in 25-pound jumps.  When the weight on the bar is announced each competitor can call a “warm up” or to use 1 of their 3 total attempts.  A failed attempt on any of the three attempts will result in disqualification, so choose your attempts wisely.

Straps, Chalk, Belts, Sleeves, and Baby Powder all ok.  No suits.

Novice Women

LW 205

HW 275

Open Women

LW 225

MW 275

HW+SHW 315

Novice Men

LW 365

HW 500

Open Men

LW 405

MW 500

HW+SHW 585

3. Yoke to Sandbag Over Bar for time:

Yoke and Sandbag will be placed next to each other on turf; sandbag will be positioned upright.  Competitor will set up underneath the yoke taking their position and receive a start call.  Carry the yoke 50 feet w unlimited drops, then sprint back to the sandbag, carry the sandbag the same 50 feet and then lift the sandbag over the yoke.  Sandbag must be carried out in front and not over the shoulder.  Clock stops when bag is over the bar.  90 second time limit.  In the event of a tie and multiple competitors not able to get the bag over the bar, placing will be determined based upon total distance carried or the split time of getting the sandbag to the yoke.

Chalk, Wrist Wraps, Sleeves, and Belts Ok.

Novice Women

LW 250, 100

HW 350, 150

Open Women

LW 300, 125

MW 350, 150

HW+SHW 450, 175

Novice Men

LW 450, 175

HW 550, 225

Open Men

LW 550, 200

MW 600, 250

HW+SHW 650, 300

4. Head-to-Head Ironmind Grip Challenge: Max Time

This event will be done with two competitors head-to-head to make things a little more interesting.  Using an Ironmind Block, competitors will lift the prescribed weight in front of them on the judges call with both hands and hold for as long as possible.  Longest time wins.

Chalk, Belts, and Wrist Wraps Ok.  No tacky (obviously)

Novice Women

LW TBD

HW TBD

Open Women

LW TBD

MW TBD

HW TBD

Novice Men

LW TBD

HW TBD

Open Men

LW TBD

MW TBD

HW TBD

5. Atlas Stone Series: 4 Stones for Time

If weather cooperates, this event will be outside loading stones to our loading dock (48”) in ascending order.  Fastest time wins.  If too cold or raining the event will be indoors onto our loading platform also at 48”.

Tacky, Chalk, and Belts all ok.  No grip shirts

Novice Women

LW 70, 110, 125, 165

HW 125, 165, 180, 205

Open Women

LW 110, 125, 165, 180

MW 125, 165, 180, 205

HW+SHW 165, 180, 205, 240

Novice Men

LW 205, 230, 240, 280

HW 240, 280, 300, 345

Open Men

LW 205, 240, 280, 300

MW 240, 280, 300, 345

HW 300, 345, 360, 400

Weigh Ins:

Contact Steve Tripp at info@thetopstrengthproject.com or 774.259.2934 to schedule your weigh in the day before the meet: Friday October 1st.  There will be no day of weight ins unless travel issues make it absolutely necessary.

Thanks guys!