Update

 

As everyone knows, the unprecedented health pandemic has put a major pause on strongman competitions this year. Many shows have been cancelled or postponed, and many athletes that intended to qualify for Nationals 2020 have not had an opportunity to qualify. With that in mind, we’re going to provide athletes that opportunity with Strongman Corporations first ever Online Qualifier for Nationals 2020.

Along with our state reps we have come up with the events and weights below:

Event Chart

Nationals 2020 On-line Qualification Events and Standards. Please register prior to sending videos or completing events. Athletes must be current Strongman Corporation Members prior to registration

***Competitors must successfully meet 3 of the 4 standards to earn their invite to Nationals***

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Log Clean and Press

Minimum Weight Lifted

LWW- 135

MWW- 165

HWW- 185

LWM- 230

MWM- 260

HWM- 300

• Log must be between 10” and 13” in diameter.

• Log must be picked up from the ground, or off pads, so the log starts below knee level. 

• Knees, hips and elbows must be locked out. You must hold at lockout long enough to confirm the lift is stable.

• Log can not rest on your head.

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Equipment Allowed: Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belts, Gloves, Chalk, Grip Shirts

Equipment Not Allowed: Elbow Wraps, Tacky, Spray Tack, Tack Towel Straps

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Plates need to be shown on camera either before or after the lift to verify weight. If the log is a common brand - Rogue, MBPowerCenter, Titan, Pitbull, or Bigg Dogg, the log does not need to be weighed. If the state chair reviewing can confirm the weight, it does not need to be weighed. Otherwise, weigh the log on camera. 

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The video must include:

• The lift completed.

• The plate from one side of the log to verify weight.

• Either a close up of the log to show the brand, OR the log weighed on camera.

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Conventional Deadlift

Minimum Weight Lifted

LWW- 315

MWW-385

HWW- 415

LWM- 545

MWM- 600

HWM- 650

• Deadlift bar can be any standard 45lb or 20kg power bar or deadlift bar. 

• For the sake of the competition, we will consider 20kg bars as 45lbs.

• Deadlift is from standard height, with any combination of standard metal plates, calibrated plates, or bumper plates, as long as they’re no greater than 18” in diameter.

• Knees and hips must be locked out and held at the top. 

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Equipment Allowed: Sleeves, Wraps, Straps, Belts, Gloves, Briefs, Baby Powder, Chalk

Equipment Not Allowed: Deadlift Suits, Tacky, Spray Tack, Tack Towel

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The video must include:

• The lift completed.

• The plates from one side of the bar to verify weight.

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Farmer's Walk

Minimum Weight Carried per Hand

LWW- 140

MWW- 170

HWW- 200

LWM- 250

MWM- 280

HWM- 310

• Athlete must have a 40’ lane marked.

• The front of the farmer’s starts lined up at the start line. The competitor must then carry the farmer’s to the finish line, without drops.

• The front of the farmer’s implement must cross the line in the air.

• Any farmer’s implement can be used. 

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Equipment Allowed: Sleeves, Wraps, Belts, Chalk, Briefs, Grip Shirts

Equipment Not Allowed: Gloves, Straps, Tacky, Spray Tack, Tack Towel

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Please Note: 

Plates need to be shown on camera either before or after the lift to verify weight. They only need to be shown from the front or back of one implement. If the farmer’s is a common brand - Rogue, MBPowerCenter, Titan, or Bigg Dogg, they do not need to be weighed. If the state chair reviewing is familiar with the implements and can confirm the weight, they do not need to be weighed. Otherwise, weigh the implement on camera. Please confirm the distance on camera as well.

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The video must include:

• The carry completed without drops. Make sure it shows the front of the farmer’s going over the finish line without a slide.

• The plate from one end of the farmer’s to confirm weight.

• Either a close up of the farmer’s to show the brand, OR the farmer’s weighed on camera.

• A measurement of the 40’ lane distance.

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Yoke Carry

Minimum Weight Carried

LWW- 350

MWW- 400

HWW- 450

LWM- 600

MWM- 700

HWM- 800

• Athlete must have a 40’ lane marked.

• The front of the yoke starts lined up on the start line. The competitor must then carry the yoke to the finish line, without drops.

• The front of the yoke must cross the line in the air.

• Any yoke may be used.

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Equipment Allowed: Sleeves, Wraps, Belts, Gloves, Chalk, Briefs, Grip Shirts

Equipment Not Allowed: Tacky, Spray Tack, Tack Towel

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Please Note:

Plates need to be shown on camera either before or after the lift to verify weight.

If the yoke is a common brand - Rogue, MBPowerCenter, Titan, or Bigg Dogg, it does not need to be weighed. If the state chair reviewing can confirm the weight of the yoke, it does not need to be weighed. Otherwise, weigh the implement on camera.  Please confirm the distance on camera as well.

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The video must include:

• The carry completed without drops. Make sure it shows the front of the yoke going over the finish line without a slide.

• The plates from one side of the yoke to confirm weight.

• Either a close up of the yoke to show the brand, OR the yoke weighed on camera.

• A measurement of the 40’ lane distance.

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Is this for Master’s Nationals as well?

Due to the pandemic, Master’s Nationals is open for all Strongman Corp Master’s athletes.  There is no qualification needed.

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Who can Qualify? 

All current strongman corporation athletes will be allowed to qualify for and compete at nationals.

 

Athletes under the age of 18 must have parental permission and signature (NO EXCEPTIONS)

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How do I Qualify? Online and In Person

Competitors can choose to qualify via video online, with verification of weights and equipment, or in person with your Strongman Corporation State rep (provided stay-at-home orders have been lifted).

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What is the Timeline?

Online Qualifiers will run from now through the end August (provided stay-at-home orders have been lifted).

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What is the Entry Fee?

$20

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Equipment

Equipment such as Rogue, MB Powercenter, and Bigg Dogg yokes wouldn’t need to be weighed. 

Custom Equipment will need to be weighed. Weights will be verified by State Chairmen.

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Athletes are not required to weigh weigh-in for the qualification.

There will not be an online qualification process for the Arnold. Arnold invites for Americans will still be the Platinum Plus's, Nationals, and last year's Arnold.

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Stay Safe and Stay Strong