when
Oct 10, 2026
time
10:00 am
where
Bensalem, PA
cost
100.00
Strongman Gym in Bensalem, PA
Spartan PA Record Breakers
Sign up for our strongman comp and lets break some records!
2027 USS National Qualifier which takes place in Atlantic City, New Jersey in June
** 1st place in Novice and top 3 in Open/Masters classes qualify for
Nationals**
***ALL EVENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A PA STATE RECORD
$50 to 1 man and woman who have the best deadlift (based on bw%)
$50 to 1 man and woman who have the best log press (based on bw%)
**ANY CLASS WITH AT LEAST 5 ATHLETES WILL WIN $100 for 1st place
WEIGH INS:
Friday October 9th 8-10am and 4-6pm
Saturday October 10th 8-9am then rules meeting 9:30am
2600 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020
(across from Holy Ghost Prep High School)
Spectators are $15 at the door (children under 10 are free)
EVENT PARKING:
Holt Center
2544 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR USS MEMBERSHIP BEFORE YOU SHOW UP TO REGISTRATION. NOT HAVING IT IS GOING TO SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS FOR EVERYONE AND YOU CANT COMPETE WITHOUT IT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND CLICK ON THE BIG RED BUTTON.
https://www.unitedstatesstrongman.com
EVENT 1- MAX LOG PRESS
Athletes have :30 per attempt to clean and press the log. Hands will start off the log. Must have knees, hips and elbows locked out and wait for a down command. No tree topping! It will be an automatic 0. Please guide the log to the ground. Wessels rule so once you fail you are out. You can not press the log off of your head.
Men- 12" log
Women- 10" log
Allowed- grip shirt, grip shorts, wraps, sleeves, under belt, hard/soft belt
Not allowed- tree topping, anything sticky
EVENT 2- MAX DEADLIFT (deadlift bar)
Athletes will have :30 to deadlift from the floor. You are allowed to strap in first if needed. Must have hips and knees fully locked out and wait for a down command. If you put the bar down before your judge gives you the command it will be a no rep. If you complete the lift and then drop the bar from the top it will be a no rep. You must follow the bar back to the ground. Wessels rule so once you fail you are out.
Allowed- suits, briefs, any lifting straps that don't have hooks, hitching
Not allowed- anything sticky, dropping the bar, sumo
EVENT 3- MAX CDB
Athletes have :30 per attempt to clean and press the cdb. Hands will start off the cdb. Must have knees, hips and elbows locked out and wait for a down command. No tree topping! It will be an automatic 0. Please guide the cdb to the ground. Wessels rule so once you fail you are out. You can not press the cdb off of your head.
Novice Men- 10" (90# empty)
Open/Masters Men- 12" (115# empty)
All Women- 8" (45# empty)
Allowed- grip shirt, grip shorts, wraps, sleeves, under belt, hard/soft belt
Not allowed- tree topping
EVENT 4- MAX ATLAS STONE TO SHOULDER
Athletes will have :30 to shoulder an atlas stone. Must secure the stone on top of the shoulder and release 1 hand and wait for a down command. Hips and knees must be fully locked out. Upon a successful rep you must drop the stone on to a crash pad. No tacky! Wessels rule so once you fail you are out.
Allowed- grip shirt, grip shorts, wraps, sleeves, under belt, hard/soft belt, tacky towels, liquid tacky
Not allowed- tacky, gloves
EVENT 5- HEAD TO HEAD FARMERS HOLD
Athletes will face off head to head in this event. Time will start once the athlete is fully locked out. Hips and knees must be fully locked out while standing. Time will stop once 1 part of the implement touches the floor. Longest hold wins.
Allowed- wraps, sleeves, under belt, hard/soft belt, chalk, hook grip
Not Allowed- anything sticky, gloves, straps