During the pandemic the Valkyrie Strength Club hosted the first ever Strongman Total, this show consisted of an Axle Press, Deadlift and Squat. This still stands as the largest strongman show in person or online to ever happen in Canada and we are bringing it back in 2025!

For this new strongman total we are taking the two most iconic static events, the log press and deadlift and will have athletes compete to see who has the biggest total!

100% of entry fees will go into a prize money pool that will be divided based on classes.

If classes need to be combined prize money will be given out using the Dots Powerlifting formula. All results within a single weight class will be calculated by total. The formula will only be used in situations of comparing classes or in the event of a tie in a specific weight class.

Log Press

Rules: Log must start from the ground or on pads below knee height. Log must be pressed overhead with elbows locked out, feet together and show control.

Attempts: Every athlete can submit up to 3 attempts between December 1st and December 31st.

Videoing lift: The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame, provide name, weight class, attempted weight. Then weigh in on video, record from the front and complete the attempt and then weigh the entire implement or the individual pieces. Video must be one continuous recording.

Commands: No commands 

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Soft Belt, Hard Belt, Wrist Wraps, One Pair Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, Grip Shirt, 10" or 12" log.

Reasons for NO LIFT: Failure to clean the log from the appropriate height or press out of a rack. Failure to stand tall with feet together after a push or split jerk. Failure to control the implement at lockout. Failure to weigh implement on video. Failure to provide bodyweight on video.

Failed attempts can be retaken and will not count towards your 3 attempts.

Deadlift

Rules: Standard height deadlift. Bar must be picked up from the ground and finished with knees, hips and shoulders locked out.

Attempts: Every athlete can submit up to 3 attempts between December 1st and December 31st.

Videoing lift: The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame, provide name, weight class, attempted weight. Then weigh in on video. Record video from side or 45 degree angle in front, complete the attempt and then weigh the entire implement or the individual pieces. Video must be one continuous recording.

Commands: No commands 

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Soft Belt, Hard Belt, Deadlift Suit, Briefs, Straps, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves

Reasons for NO LIFT: Failure to lockout according to stated rules. Dropping the bar from above knee height. Failure to weigh implement on video. Failure to provide bodyweight on video.

Failed attempts can be retaken and will not count towards your 3 attempts.