Natural Strongman World's Qualifier

This is a qualifying event for Natural Strongman World’s in Galway, Ireland August 24th, 2024.

Membership is required to compete in this sanctioned event.

Membership are available at www.uknaturalstrongman.com $40 pound or approximately $50 USD

10% of athletes will be tested via urinalysis for anabolic steroids. Banned substance list can be provided (email me).

Qualifying Spots for Natural World’s:

1-3 people in the weight class = 1 qualification spot

4-6 people in the weight class = 2 qualification spots

7+ people in the weight class= 3 qualification spots

Competitors will receive a competition T Shirt.

Top 3 finishers in each weight class will receive trophy or medal.

24 hour weigh ins are allowed. Details to follow.

Weight classes:

Women: U57kg, U64kg, U73kg, U82kg, Open, Master(40+)

- U64, Masters do the same weights in competitions

Men: U80kg, U90kg, U105kg, Open, Master(40+)

- U90kg, Masters do the same weights in competitions

Location:

Church of The Precious Blood in Monmouth Beach, NJ

Competition will be outside in a large parking lot or inside a large gymnasium weather dependent

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*Weights are being tested

1) Axle Clean and Press for Reps: Athlete will clean and press an axle bar overhead for max reps in :60 seconds. Feet must be together, arms locked out, wait for down command to complete the rep. Belt cleans are allowed. No built up belts or shelf. No resting on head. No tree topping weight.

Equipment allowed:

Soft and hard belt

Elbow and knee sleeves

Wrist wraps

Equipment not allowed:

Grip shirts

2) Deadlift for Reps: Athlete will deadlift barbell off the ground for as many reps as possible in :60 seconds. A completed rep requires knees, hips, locked out, chest erect, and must wait for down command. Athlete will receive up and down commands. No touch and go reps or bouncing.

Equipment allowed:

Belt, chalk, straps

Not allowed:

Suits, briefs

3) Farmers Walk: Athlete will carry pair of farmers handles 40ft, drop, front must cross the line, athlete will turn themselves around, and then carry implements 40ft back through the line. Unlimited drops allowed. :60 second time limit.

Equipment allowed:

Belt soft and hard

Knee sleeves

Not allowed:

Straps

4) Max Distance Sandbag Carry: Athlete will pick and carry a sandbag for max distance. There is a time cap of :60 seconds. Athlete will run or walk until time is elapsed or bad is dropped. Bag will start 2ft behind the starting line. This will allow for a grace period where the athlete can drop and repick the implement. Once line is crossed and dropped you are done. Distance covered will be from the starting line. Athletes must cross the line with at least one foot before turning back. Athlete will turn at 40ft. Athlete can carry vertically or horizontally. Cannot shoulder the bag. No drops allowed.

Equipment allowed:

Belt soft/hard, elbow, knee sleeves,

Not allowed:

Built up belt, anything sticky, grip shirts

5) Sandbag to Shoulder: Athlete will shoulder sandbag for max reps in :60 seconds. Bag must be on one shoulder and set. Opposite hand must come off away from body. Feet must be together and in control of implement. Wait for judges down command before dropping.

Equipment allowed:

Chalk, belt hard/soft, elbow/knee sleeves, grip shirt

Not allowed:

Anything sticky

Name	Current Place	Total Points	Axle Clean and Press for Reps		Deadlift for Reps		Farmers Walk 80ft		Max Distance Sandbag Carry		Sandbag to Shoulder
Name	Current Place	Total Points	Score (reps)	Points	Score (reps)	Points	Score (mm:ss)	Points	Score (ft)	Points	Score (reps)	Points
Open W HW (82kg+)
Amy Prough
Masters W
Jennifer Shimsky
Open M LW (80kg)
Ryan Diodato
Open M MW (90kg)
Ryan Perreault
Bowen Revels
John Doyle