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Gainesville, FLOld School Strongman 2026
March 28th, 2026
Swamp City Fitness
Gainesville, Florida
The ONLY qualifier being held in the United States
Standard rules for old school strongman world selecton
Disciplines: Zercher + Log Lift + Deadlift = Total
Women: U54 • U64 • U73 • U82 • 82+ • Masters U73 • Masters 73+ • Masters 50+ • Masters 60+
Men: U70 • U80 • U90 • U105 • U120 • 120+ • Masters U90 • Masters U105 • Masters 105+ • Masters 50+ • Masters 60+
Sub-Junior U18 (15-18 years old) overall Wilks
Junior U23 (19-23 years old) U90, 105, 105+
Military (military, police, firefighters, special services) and war veterans:
Men 80, 90, 105, 120, 120+; Masters
Women 73, 73+
Rules:
1 Zercher
time limit: 60 seconds
attempts: 3 attempts
valid repetition: knees, hips, head “through” and upright back.
not allowed: deadlift suit, briefs baby oil, baby powder, tacky, any kind of straps or wraps.
allowed: all kind of belts, sleeves.
Equipment standard:
standard plates (45 cm)
Barbell: all kind of barbells are allowed but standard length (220 cm)
2 time limit: 60 seconds
attempts: 3 attempts
valid repetition: knees, elbows and shoulders locked out and head “through”. The log cannot be rested on the top of the head during the lift.
not allowed: elbow wraps, multiple wraps per elbow (no cuffs over or under sleeves), tacky, straps
allowed: all kind of elbow sleeves, belts and wrist wraps
Equipment standard:
diameter of log: 27-32 cm for men, 22-27 for women
3Deadlift
time limit: 60 seconds
attempts: 3 attempts
valid repetition: knees, hips and shoulders locked out and head “through”.
not allowed: deadlift suit, briefs baby oil, baby powder, tacky, figure-8-straps
allowed: all kind of belts, sleeves, wraps and regular straps
Equipment standard:
standard plates (45 cm)
Barbell: all kind of barbells are allowed but standard length (220 cm)
Would you like to be part of the 2026 World Selection? Contact us!
This is a world qualifier tournament. Top 10 in the world in each weight class will be invited to the World Championship .
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Swamp City Fitness, 4315 SW 29th Ave,Gainesville,FL,United States
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