I.M. Strongman Classic - 2019

Setup

There will be two platforms side-by-side inside Iron Mongers Gym. There are two different size logs, a 10" 55 pound log for Women and a 12" 145 pound log for Men.

Rising bar format: All divisions and weight classes will make their attempts together.

Rules

Wessel's rules: Each athlete gets up to 3 max attempts to perform the log lift. If athlete fails to perform the log lift within the 60 second timer, they can not make any more attempts. Once an athlete has made 3 attempts, they can not make any more attempts.

• At the sound of the whistle, athlete has 60 seconds to perform their attempt
• Athlete may press, push press, push jerk or split jerk the log overhead to the locked out position.
• Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before lowering the log.
• The athlete must lower the log under control. No deliberate dropping of the log will be permitted. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Good Lift: Log locked out under control, overhead with arms straight, head through, legs and feet parallel and stationary.
• Athlete may make any number of attempts within the 60 second timer.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps or knee sleeves, grip shirt.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”. Back of belt built up to no more than 8” wide. Tacky of any kind, elbow wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility of the athlete.

Scoring

Score will be determined by highest weight successfully lifted, by division and weight class. If an athlete was unable to make a successful lift, they will receive a zero.

Weights

Rising bar format.

• Women start with the 10" 55# log, rising 10# per round
• Men start with the 12" 145# log, rising 20# per round
• When there are a few athletes left, rising weight can be determined by athletes at the discretion of the Contest Director

Setup

There will be two platforms, side-by-side inside Iron Mongers Gym. Axles will have Jeep tires utilizing Ethikon Fitness' Chariot Collars. Bar height is about 15 inches.

Order

Athletes' order is by overall standing in reverse order, lowest scoring athlete to the highest, by division and weight class.

Rules

• At the sound of the whistle, athlete has 60 seconds to perform as many reps as possible.
• Athlete must wait for the "good" down signal before lowering the axle.
• Conventional stance ONLY allowed.
• Hitching is allowed.
• Weights must touch the floor and bounce twice before the athlete may proceed to the next rep.
• Good Lift: Athlete must lift the barbell to a standing position with head up, shoulders back, legs and feet in line.
• Once the signal is given for the lift, the athlete must return the bar to the floor under control. NO DROPPING OF THE BAR WILL BE ALLOWED.
• The athlete may put baby powder or water on the legs to reduce friction. However, the athlete should clean the bar after his attempt and before the next competitor. Baby powder must be applied outside of the gym and there will be a designated area for powdering.
• Vaseline, baby oil, or similar product may NOT be used on the legs to reduce friction.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or knee sleeves, Lifting Straps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky of any kind or similar product. Lifting hooks. Deadlift suits.

Weights

TBD

Scoring

Score will be determined by the most reps lifted by division and weight class. A zero will be given for zero reps.

Setup

• The yoke's crossbar, sandbag and keg will be lined up side-by-side on the starting line in order from left to right.
• There will be a cone lined up with the right side of the yoke, 30' away from the starting line.
• There will be two lanes side-by-side inside Iron Mongers Gym.
• Yoke height for Women: 48"
• Yoke height for Men: 52"

Order

Athletes' order is by overall standing in reverse order, lowest scoring athlete to the highest, by division and weight class.

Rules

• At the sound of the whistle, athlete has 60 seconds to pick up and carry the keg from the starting line, around the cone, and over the yoke's crossbar. Once the keg is over the bar, the athlete will repeat the carry and load over bar with the sandbag.
• The athlete may setup the sandbag and keg to his/her liking as long as they are both behind the starting line.
• Unlimited drops allowed.
• Shouldering of any implement is not allowed.
• Resting of any implement on belt is not allowed.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Knee Sleeves or Knee Wraps, Grip Shirt, Gloves.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Built-Up Belts, Tacky of any kind or similar product.

Weights

TBD

Scoring

Scoring will be determined by fastest time completed or longest distance achieved in a Division/Weight Class.

Setup

There will be two platforms side-by-side in Iron Mongers Gym. This is a trump style event. Each Athlete will choose one of three Atlas Stones designated for his/her Division/Weight Class. There will be a stone pad/mat for each platform to drop the Atlas Stone onto.

Order

Athletes' order is by overall standing in reverse order, lowest scoring athlete to the highest, by division and weight class.

Rules

Before the round begins, Athletes must choose one out of three Atlas Stones assigned to their Division/Weight Class. The stone can be lifted from the floor straight to the shoulder, or lapped and then cleaned and/or rolled up the body until the stone fully rests on top of either the left or right shoulder. To complete a rep, one of the hands must be placed on top or on the side of the stone so it is steady on the shoulder. The other arm must be extended away from the body either to the side or to the front. At that point, the judge will give the "Down!" signal and the Athlete will drop the stone onto a pad directly in front of him/her. The goal is to complete as many reps as possible in the 90 second time period.

• Athletes will choose their Atlas Stone to lift and the loaders will make sure their platform is set.
• At the sound of the whistle, athlete has 90 seconds to complete as many reps as possible.
• Equipment Allowed: Tacky Towels, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, belt, chalk, and, grip shirt. One standard-length elbow sleeve on each arm is permitted.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: No tacky of any sort (including spray tacky) is allowed on the stone or on any part of the body or clothing. ONLY TACKY TOWELS MAY BE USED. No solid "armguards" or "stone" sleeves of any sort.

Weights

TBD

Scoring

Scoring will be determined by most reps completed in a Division/Weight Class.

Setup

Order

Rules

Weights

Scoring