Standards

(Records Below)

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1. Max Log C & P - 12" for men, 10" for women. 60 second time limit per attempt. 3 attempts with Wessels Rule. No built up belts.       Feet parallel, knees and elbows locked, head through. No tacky.*

 

2. Max Axle C & P - 60 second time limit per attempt. 3 attempts with Wessels Rule.  Feet parallel, knees and elbows locked, head through. No tacky.*

 

3. Max Standard Deadlift - 60 second time limit per attempt. 3 attempts. Wessels Rule applies. Straps and suits allowed. No sumo.        Hitching allowed. Hips and knees locked. Down command from the judge.*

 

4. Max 18 Inch Deadlift - 60 second time limit per attempt. 3 attempts. Wessels Rule applies. Straps and suits allowed. No sumo.         Hitching allowed. 18" measured from the center of the bar to the floor. Power bar only, no deadlift bars.  Hips and knees locked. Down command from the                 judge.*

 

5. Farmer Hold for Time - Max time. Time starts on lockout, ends when either implement hits the floor. Handle height must be 17"      or lower and less than 1.25" diameter.

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6.  Stone - The Atlas Stone records for all women’s classes will be set at a height of 44", with a tolerance of +0.75" and -0". For men’s classes, the height will be set at 48", with a tolerance of +0.75" and -0". The loading bar or platform must be constructed from wood or metal and must not be covered with rubber or any other material that could provide additional assistance during the lift.  More details here.

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7.  Circus Dumbbell - Plate loaded. Open ends or caps are allowed.  (No Bells.)  2 inch or 2 1/2 inch handles.

 

Open Men- 12 inch CDB

Master Men HW, 12 inch CDB

Master Men LW, 10 inch CDB

Teen HW Men, 12 inch CDB

Teen LW Men, 10 inch CDB

Master HW Men, 12 inch CDB

Master LW Men, 10 inch CDB

Open Women, 10 inch CDB

Teen Women, 10 inch CDB

Master Women, 10 inch CDB

 

* Records will be established in each weight class and each division. Initial weights will be established at the State level by the         United States Strongman, Inc. State Representative in accordance with the United States Strongman, Inc. Record Standard Norms. State records can be broken if the State Representative is present or a United States Strongman, Inc. National Representative is present. National records can be established and broken if a United States Strongman, Inc. National Representative is present at a State or National event.

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Wessels Rules Notes

Wessels rule started by Bill Holland.  In a max event you can get up to three attempts. Once you miss one you are done. Pick your attemps wisely. Record must be set with in the three attempts. There are no 4th attempt.