Strongman
Legion’s Strongest Man Open and Pro Show
Brought to you by the American Iron Sports Foundation
LOCATION: Legion Sports Fest Expo at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center
September 28, 2024
Top Strongman and women will battle for the title of the Legion Sports Fest’s STRONGEST.The ground-shaking Legion Amateur Strongman competition has now expanded into a Pro Strongman competition with top pros competing for a $1,000 cash purse plus a qualification for the USS Pro International on Sunday.
Amatuer competitors will push themselves to the limits competing in the max deadlift, max axle press, and max yoke on Saturday for national qualifications. Hosted by American Iron Gym and the American Iron Sports Foundation.
EVENTS
- Max Deadlift
- Max Axle Press
- Max Yoke
Strongman Events
Max Axle Clean and Press
Athletes will clean and press an axle bar overhead. Athletes can use any method they choose. Hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows must be locked out and head through for a good lift. Wrist wraps, sleeves, belts, and grip shirts allowed.
Max Deadlift
Athletes will deadlift a conventional barbell weighed with the maximum amount of weigh possible. For a good lift, the knees and hips must be locked out and the chest up. Belts, straps, and sleeves are allowed.
Max Super Yoke
Athletes will carry a yoke 30 feet. The yoke must pass the finish line without any drops for a good rep. Belts, sleeves, and grip shirts allowed.
Strongman Event Rules and Parameters:
Weigh-Ins
Weigh-ins will be on Friday 9/27 at American Iron Gym. (650 S Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502)
Weigh-ins start at 9:00 AM to 12 PM and afternoon check ins will be from 4PM to 6PM.
If you cannot make these times please contact Aaron@american-iron.com
Checking in is MANDATORY to get a wristband to get into the expo.
Rules Meeting
This is a 1-day contest.
The rules meeting will start at 9:30 AM, the lifting starts at 10:00 AM.
Pro Class
- Minimum of 6 competitors needed.
- Winners will qualify for the USS Pro International.
- Cash prizes for the Pro Classes are currently $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, and $200 for 3rd. Subject to increase with sponsors.
National Qualifier
- In Novice classes, 1st place will earn an invite to US Strongman Nationals.
- In all open classes, 1st through 3rd place will all earn invites to US Strongman Nationals
EVENTS & WEIGHTS
Volunteer
We can’t do it without you! Please EMAIL us if you are interested in volunteering to help in any capacity at our local athletic competitions. (This is a great opportunity for spouses and significant others)! Thank you.
Strongman Sponsorship
Get in on the action!
Please visit our sponsorship page for details on how to get your business involved.
Questions
For questions pertaining specifically to the meet, please contact Tamara Lopes at tamara@american-iron.com