The 2025 Odd Haugen Strength Classic
All-American Strongman Challenge
All-American MAS Wrestling
Supported by
NOW YOU CAN WIN THE COVETED ALL AMERICAN STRONGMAN CHAMPIONSHIP WHILE QUALIFYING FOR 2025 NATIONALS AND Arnold Amateur World Championship plus FREE Entry into 2025 Official Strongman Games in your weight category!
The All-American Strongman CHAMPIONSHIP is a Strongman Corporation Pro/Am contest OPEN to all qualified member athletes If there are two to five athletes in a weight class:
1st place – National (2025) and Regionals (2025) invite
2nd place – Regionals (2025) invite
3rd place – Regionals (2025) invite
If there are six or more athletes in a weight class:
1st place – Nationals (2025), ARNOLD AMATEUR WORLDS (2025 or 2026) Invites, and Regionals (2025) invites and FREE( we pay on your behalf) entry into your weight category at the OFFICIAL STRONGMAN GAMES (2025)
2nd place – Nationals (2025) and Regionals (2025) invite
3rd place – Regionals (2025) invite
4th place – Regionals (2025) invite
You must be member or join Strongman Corporation https://www.strongmancorporation.com/contest-licence-1
Los Angeles Convention Center – South Halls
LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles Convention Center – South Halls
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All American Strongman Entry Fees (including MAS and Armlifting): Early-early Registration $100(August 31, 2024); Early $150.00 (by 11 /30/2023); $180 (by 12/31/2023); and late entry $200 payable with entry form at: All-American Registration
MAS wrestling ONLY $35.00 by 10/31/2023; $50.00 after 10/31/2023
Weight Divisions are: Light Weight Women (LWW) -140lb(U141); Welter Weight Women (WWW) -160lb (U161) Middle Weight Woman (MWW) – 180lb (U181); Heavy Weight Women Division (HWW) 181lb and above Weight Class; Light Weight Men (LWM) -175lb (U176) Weight Class; Welter Weight Men (WWM) – 200lb(U90kg) Weight Class; Middle Weight Men (MWM) -231lb Weight Class; and Super Heavy Weight Men 232lb and above Weight Class. Also Masters 40+ and 50+ for men and Masters 40+ for women.
Official Strongman Games qualifying weight classes are: Women – under 141lb / U64 Women’s; – under 161lb / U73; women – under 180lb / U82; +; Women’s Masters 40+;
Men – under 176lb / U80; Men – under 198lb / U90; Men – under 231lb / U105; Men – open; Men’s Masters 40+; and 50+.
The Challenge will be contested over seven (7) Disciplines of which six (6) count towards OVERALL STANDING. WE ENCOURAGE ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN ALL SEVEN (7); YOUR EVENT WITH THE WORST SCORE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DICARDED IN DETERMINING OVERALL SCORE. Athletes’ order in all the Disciplines where applicable are determined by reverse order of received entry forms and entry fee and announced at the Athletes’ Rules Meeting prior to the commencement of the contest. The order in SUBSEQUENT Disciplines shall be the reverse order of PREVIOUS DISCIPLINE. finish. Ties in the overall standing shall be broken by finish in previous Discipline. If discipline is contested in pairs or groups, the “lane” assignments must be uniformly applied “odd” in left lane, “even” in right lane to all the pairs. No powerlifting suit allowed in any discipline. MAS WRESTLING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN DOUBLE ELIMINATION/ RANDOM DRAW FORMAT. SCORE FOR PLACEMENT IN MAS WRESTLING SAME AS IN ANY OTHER DISCIPLINE CONTESTED
Scoring:
Timed Disciplines shall be hand timed, and distances shall be measured by standard measuring tapes or measuring wheel. The score in a Discipline will equal the placement in the contest, i.e. first place finisher receives one (1) point. If an Athlete pass on a Discipline or fail to get a measurable result in a Discipline, he/she will receive max points (for example 16 points if there’s a total of 15 competitors in a weight division) i.e. fails to get one repetition in a Discipline for maximum repetitions, fails to lift the opening weight in a max lift, pass on a discipline etc. Ties for the purpose of determining overall score will share points. Example: Two-way tie for FIRST in a discipline each will receive 1.5 point; and next athlete will receive 3 points (3rd).
Official Hotels:
Friday January 24. 2024
12PM –4 PM Weigh-in and check in and Strongman Corporation/MAS Registration (Please text 805 444-5720 if you are unable to make weigh -in time)
Saturday January 25, 2024
8:00AM – Late weigh-in and check in and Strongman Corporation/MAS Registration.
9:30AM – Rules Meeting: Athletes and officials
10:15AM 11:15 AM –YOKE to FARMERS Carry MEDLEY All-American Strongman-1
The athletes, competing in pairs each attempt to lift and carry a Super Yoke for set distance; and carry a pair of Farmers implements using hands/ no straps back the same distance;. Set-down in safety zone at start and turn ONLY. No set downs allowed other than in safety zone (which is the length of the Implements.) Fastest or Longest distance within 90 Seconds time limit wins.
11:30AM – Giant Tire Flip and LOading Medley(All-American Strongman-All athletes-2) The athletes will attempt to flip giant tire (weigh appropriate for weigh division) for 4 flips ; then run back and pick up and carry small tire and loading it on top of Giant Tire; then run back and pick up and carry KEG (weight appropriate for weight division) and load into the 2 stacked tires. Athletes will have a 60 second time limit to complete course. Fastest time to finish course wins.
1:00PM – Wrecking Ball deadlift hold for time (All-American Strongman -3)
The athletes will each attempt to deadlift and HOLD for time a WRECKING BALL WITH ROLLING HANDLEs (NAPALM Nightmare) implements used: one for female competitors ( 1.25” rolling handle); and one for all male competitors (2” rolling handle) High deadlift Pick approximately at 22”: Time start upon deadlift lockout; and ends when Wrecking ball is dropped. Time will stop if athlete fail to maintain lockout position.
2:00PM – Deadlift Ladder All-American Strongman-4)
The athletes will ATTEMPT to deadlift a series 4 of various bars loaded. NO lifting suit or straps allowed, Each Athlete has 60 seconds to complete as many lifts; most lifts in fastest time wins. Bar1-Trap Bar; bar 2-Rogue Axle with rogue Wagon Wheels (13”); bar 3-Saxon (3” x4”) bar with standard plates; bar 4-deadlift bar with IFSA wagon wheels (18”). The weight loaded on each bar will be appropriate for each weight category.
3:30PM SUPER STONES [TO LAP/ SHOULDER/OVERHEAD] SERIES (All-American Strongman-5)
. Athletes will attempt to lift to LAP/ shoulder OR OVERHEAD a series of six (6) stones (COMBINATION NATURAL and man made) Lap any stone 1point; lift to chest 2 points, shoulder any stone 3points , and press any stone 5 points. The most stones POINTS wins (90 second time limit).
Lightweight women: 56,86, 95lb; 114lb;120lb;140lb
Middleweight and Open: 86lb, 95lb; 114lb; 120lb; 140lb;177lb.
Lightweight Men (&50+): 120lb; 140lb;177lb; 218lb; 227lb; 255lb
Welterweight Men(& 40+): 140lb;177lb; 218lb; 227lb; 255lb;286lb
Middleweight and Open Men: 177lb; 218lb; 227lb; 255lb;286lb; 321lb
Sunday January 21, 2024
9:30AM – Rules Meeting: Athletes and officials
10:15AM –Rogue Bags Throw over BAR (All-American Strongman-6)
The athletes will attempt to throw 4 Rogue Bags with increasing weight) over bar (12’ for women 15’ for men). Athlete will have 60 seconds time limit to complete all 4 bags over bar. Most successful throws in least amount of time wins
.12:00PM – Combat MAS™: All-American Championship (MAS Prelims and All-American Strongman -7)
Athletes in each weight division will compete in double elimination type tournament based on random draw. Each match is best two of three bouts. The overall standing is scored identical to all other disciplines contested. This discipline counts towards overall score as well as the All-American MAS Wrestling Championship.
2:30PM – All-American MAS Wrestling Championship FINALS (All-American Strongman)
Final matches in all weight divisions as necessary to determine the winners. The overall standing is scored identical to all other disciplines contested. This discipline counts towards overall Strongman score as well as the All-American MAS Wrestling Championship.
4:30PM –Award Ceremony
Disciplines, their order and rules are subject to refinement and change without notice.
World’s Strongest Grip
at The Odd Haugen All-American Strength Classic
– LA Fit Expo, 2025
West Coast Arm Sports Presents: The World’s Strongest Grip at The Odd Haugen Strength Classic Los Angeles Fitness Exposition, 2025 Finally, a contest to determine The World’s Strongest Grip! The World’s Strongest Grip is a Grip Contest OPEN to ALL! Compete Against the Best in The World! Thousands in CA$H & PRIZES! Record Breakers! Medals & Custom Trophies! Qualify for the Armlifting at The Arnold! Qualify for US Grip Sport Nationals! Claim the title “World’s Strongest Grip” Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall When: Sunday, January 26 Weigh ins: Sunday 8:00 AM Rules Meeting: Sunday 9:30 AM
Lifting Starts: Sunday 10:00 AM Events: 1) 10:00 AM: Rolling Thunder – Record Breakers Eligible 4 Attempts, Rising Bar Current Record Men: 130.5 KG – Alexey Tyukalov Current Record Women: 80 KG – Hafsa Mason
11:30 PM: Apollon’s Axle – Record Breakers Eligible 4 Attempts, Rising Bar Current Record Men: 237.5 KG – Carl Myerscough Current Record Women: 132.5 KG – Sarah Chappelow
1:00 PM: 3×4 Saxon Bar – Record Breakers Eligible 4 Attempts, Rising Bar Current Record Men: 142.5 KG – Carl Myerscough Current Record Women: 83.55 KG – Sarah Chappelow
2:30 PM: Hold For Time: Implement to be announced… (Two Attempts – If both attempts are taken, the time from the second attempt will be used)
4:00 PM: Awards Qualify for The Arnold PRO – ArmliftingUSA The winner of each ALUSA Weight Class with Qualify for The Arnold PRO Qualify for Nationals – US Grip Sport Nationals Top 1/3rd of each GSI Weight Class will Qualify for Nationals Record Breakers! $1000 Cash Pot is set aside for All-Time World Record Lifts! If only one All-Time World Record is broken, that lifter takes home $1000! If an All-Time World Record is broken by two different lifters, they split the $1000 Cash Pot!
Podium Prizes! $1000 Cash Pot is split amongst the lifters on the podiums for each weight class! Divisions (Weight Classes may be added at promoter’s discretion): LW Women 80KG HW Women 80KG+ LW Men 80KG MW Men 100KG HW Men 125KG SHW Men 125KG+
Podium Prize Money (Doubled if no All Time World Record is broken): Overall Women (Combined) 1: $200 2: $100 3: $50 Overall Lightweight Men (80 & 100 Combined) 1. $200 2: $100 3: $50 Overall Heavyweight Men (120 & 120+ Combined) 1: $200 2: $100 3: $50 Prize Money Continued: $50 to the Top Woman in each weight class – @goddessesofgrip $700 in Gift Cards – @nemisisgrips
Register Now! Price will go up in November!January 26th at 10am
Events:
Ironmind Rolling Thunder (Record Breaker)
Ironmind Axle Deadlift (Record Breaker)
3×4 Saxon Bar Deadlift (Record Breaker)
4 attempt format where last man standing is unlocked if your lifts exceed 90% of the world record.
If time permits, a timed hold will be added.
Divisions:
LW Women 80KG
HW Women 80KG+
LW Men 80KG
MW Men 100KG
HW Men 125KG
SHW Men 125KG+
So far, the prize pool sits at $2,700, with $1000 set aside for awarding World Records!
Podium Prize Money (Classes will be condensed into 1 Female Class and 2 Mens Classes)
Overall Women (Combined)
1: $200
2: $100
3: $50
Overall Lightweight Men (80 & 100 Combined)
1. $200
2: $100
3: $50
Overall Heavyweight Men (120 & 120+ Combined)
1: $200
2: $100
3: $50
IF NO Records are Broken, the $1000 reserved for the Record Breakers will be added to the Podium Prize Money, doubling the prize for each placement!