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Strongman Competition
2026 USS Nationals Qualifier
Welcome to the Lonestar Games! This is a qualifier for 2026 USS Nationals. The top 3 in Open, Masters, and Teen Classes will get invites along with the winners in the Novice class. A USS membership is required to compete. Make sure to get that taken care of before weigh-ins.
Weigh-ins: Weigh-ins will be done the day before; the location is still TBD. An email with more details regarding that will be sent out. If you need to weigh in on the day of competition, please get in touch with Sinister Strength to make arrangements.
Rules: 8:00 AM and Lifting starts at 9:00 Sharp.
You must be registered by month out in order to be guaranteed your competition shirt. As far as gear that’s allowed, if it's not listed, it's not allowed. NO TACKY OF ANY KIND ALLOWED.
Log Clean & Press Away:
Athlete can start with hands on the log. When given the go command you will clean and press the log for as many reps as possible. You do not need to clean the log between each rep. You must be fully locked out (Elbows extended and head through) in order to receive the down command. You are not allowed to rest the log on your head. If you have to drop and reclean the log at any point, the log must be brought down in a controlled manner. An Intentional drop from overhead will result in a “0” for the event. 60 second time limit.
Allowed: Grip Shirt, Wrist Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves
Chain Yoke:
Athletes will start under the Yoke. Once the Go command is given, the athlete will take the yoke down 50 ft. The fastest time wins. If time runs out, distance will be recorded. You are also allowed to wear a second set of sleeves and/or socks to protect your shins. 60 second time limit.
Allowed: Grip Shirt, Wrist Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves
Max Axle Deadlift:
This is a max effort event, you will be given 3 attempts to deadlift the most weight possible on the axle. If you miss an attempt, you’re out. Suits or briefs are allowed. You will have 30 seconds per attempt. You are allowed to pull in socks.
Allowed: Straps, Wrist Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, Suits, Briefs
Keg (Max Distance):
Athletes can start with hands on the keg. On the Go command athlete will pick up keg and go up and back until either you drop the keg or time runs out. Once you drop the keg time will stop. Furthest distance wins. 60 second time limit.
Allowed: Grip Shirt, Wrist Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves
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