The 2017 Arnold Amateur Strongman & Strongwoman World Championships are in just a couple weeks. Here are the events the athletes have to look forward to:

Day 1

Keg Carry and Press

60-second time limit. Athlete must pick up keg and carry for 20 feet ;. At 20’, the athlete will re-clean and press the keg for one rep. Athlete will carry for another 20’ and re-clean the keg and press for one rep. Athlete will then pick up keg and carry for 20’ and then clean and press the keg for as many reps as possible.

The Judge will give “down” signal once the weight is steady; elbows, and knees and hips are locked. ;

Lightweight women: ;145lb/65.91kg 
Middleweight Women: 165lb/75kg 
Heavyweight Women: 185lb/84.09kg
Lightweight Men 225lb/102.05kg 
Middleweight Men 255lb/115.66kg 
Heavyweight Men 280lb/127kg

Yoke Carry

60 Second time limit. 60 feet. Front of implement must cross the line. 2 second slide penalty enforced. Multiple drops allowed. Chalk Only.


Lightweight Women: 400lb/181.4kg
Middleweight Women: 475lb/215.45kg
Heavyweight Women: 550lb/249.47kg
Lightweight Men 630lb/285.76kg
Middleweight Men 760lb/344.73
Heavyweight Men 900lb/408.23kg

13” Axle Deadlift

Axle Deadlift for reps. Straps are allowed, and no ;suits or briefs allowed. 60 second time limit. Athletes will strap in own time.

Lightweight Women: 335lb/151.95kg
Middleweight Women: 375lb/170.09kg
Heavyweight Women: 415lb/188.24kg
Lightweight Men 540lb/244.94kg
Middleweight Men 620lb/281.22kg
Heavyweight Men 700lb/317.51kg

Axle Press

 
Athletes will clean and press the axle for reps. One clean then press away. ;Judge will give down signal. ;The axle must be beneath the chin before pressing.

Lightweight Women: 145lb/65.77kg 
Middleweight Women: 165lb/74.84kg 
Heavyweight Women: 185lb/83.91kg
Lightweight Men 255lb/115.66kg
Middleweight Men 285lb/129.27kg
Heavyweight Men 315lb/142.88kg

Day 2

Stone of Steel

Five stone series. Athlete will load 5 stones onto a platform. Each stone weighs ;the same.

Lightweight Women: 165lb/74.84kg
Middleweight Women: 185lb/83.91kg
Heavyweight Women: 205lb/92.98kg
Lightweight Men 250lb/113.39kg
Middleweight Men 300lb/136.07kg
Heavyweight Men 340lb/154.22kg

Strongman Mystery Event

With 6 events across 6 weight classes and 2 days, the 2017 Arnold Amateur Strongman & Strongwoman World Championships will be epic!