The 2016 Arnold Amateur Strongman And Strongwoman World Championships are right around the corner and we've got a full breakdown of the events and competition format right here.
The show runs two days, Friday March 4th and Sunday March 6th. Friday will function as a qualifier for Sunday when only the top four in each division will compete for the title. Here are the events:
60-second time limit with a 10" log for women and a 12" log for men. Weights:
60-second time limit over 60 feet. The front of the implement must cross the line with a 2-second slide penalty. Multiple drops are allowed, but only chalk is allowed.
Stone of Steel keg, keg, Ironmind sandbag. Each implement must be carried 60 feet within 75 seconds.
Event 4 - Axle Deadlift 4" Deficit
No suits or briefs allowed, only straps. Sixty seconds max reps.
Similar to atlas stone over a bar, weights will be announced on the Strongman Corp Amateur Arnolds Facebook page
Mystery event will be announced 1 week prior to the event finals on the Strongman Corp Amateur Arnolds Facebook page.
The show runs two days, Friday March 4th and Sunday March 6th. Friday will function as a qualifier for Sunday when only the top four in each division will compete for the title. Here are the events:
Friday, March 4th
Event 1 - Log Press for Reps
60-second time limit with a 10" log for women and a 12" log for men. Weights:
- Lightweight Women - 145lb
- Middleweight Women - 165lb
- Heavyweight Women - 185lb
- Lightweight Men - 270lb
- Middleweight Men - 300lb
- Heavyweight Men - 330lb
Event 2 - Frame Carry
60-second time limit over 60 feet. The front of the implement must cross the line with a 2-second slide penalty. Multiple drops are allowed, but only chalk is allowed.
- Lightweight Women - 370lb
- Middleweight Women - 430lb
- Heavyweight Women - 490lb
- Lightweight Men - 570lb
- Middleweight Men - 650lb
- Heavyweight Men - 730lb
Event 3 - Carry Medley
Stone of Steel keg, keg, Ironmind sandbag. Each implement must be carried 60 feet within 75 seconds.
- Lightweight Women - 120lb, 140lb, 160lb
- Middleweight Women - 140lb, 160lb, 180lb
- Heavyweight Women - 160lb, 180lb, 200lb
- Lightweight Men - 200lb, 220lb, 220lb
- Middleweight Men - 240lb, 260lb, 275lb
- Heavyweight Men - 260lb, 270lb, 275lb
Event 4 - Axle Deadlift 4" Deficit
No suits or briefs allowed, only straps. Sixty seconds max reps.
- Lightweight Women - 300lb
- Middleweight Women - 350lb
- Heavyweight Women - 400lb
- Lightweight Men - 525lb
- Middleweight Men - 600lb
- Heavyweight Men - 675lb
Sunday, March 6th
Event 5 - Stone of Steel Over The Bar
Similar to atlas stone over a bar, weights will be announced on the Strongman Corp Amateur Arnolds Facebook page
Event 6 - SC Mystery Finale
Mystery event will be announced 1 week prior to the event finals on the Strongman Corp Amateur Arnolds Facebook page.