IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is going to be a Max Log Challange at the awesome Tennessee Hills Distillery

There will be BBQ, and Spirits, also following the event there will be Axe Throwing 

STAY TUNED! We are possibly adding a deadlift challenge 

Location: Tennessee Hills Distillery 

 This is a United States Strongman-sanctioned show/competition

• A United States Strongman Membership will be required if you are competing
• Please use this link to purchase a membership: https://unitedstatesstrongman.com
• When you arrive, you will be asked to show a valid membership card (digital) or some proof of valid membership purchase

 Hotels & Lodging

Delta Hotels Bristol, we get an Iron Mayhem Gym discount rate here

3135 Linden Drive, Bristol, Virginia, USA, 24202

Tel: +1 276-466-4100

• There are several other Hotels & Lodging accommodations in the area

Weigh-In Dates & Times

• Friday, August 22nd, 2025 @ 9:00am - 11:00am, and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Weigh-ins will be @ Iron Mayhem Strength & Conditioning
• Located @ 255 Commonwealth Ave.
• Bristol, VA. 24201
• 423-502-1745

Rules Meeting

• Rules Meeting will be from the day of the comp from 10:00am - 10:30am
• Lifting begins at 11:00am

Awards & Prizes

• Medals for biggest log press
• $$ Cash $$ Prize for the overall biggest Max log press 
• $$ Cash$$ Prize for overall biggest coefficient log press using wilks formula

***THERE IS NO SPECTATOR FEE - ALL ARE WELCOME TO WATCH IF THEY WANT***

Events

Max Clean & Log Press - Slater True Log

• Press the log implement for a max weight
• Athlete will get 3 attempts to build up to a max log clean and press
• You have 30 seconds to make the attempt 
• Wessels rules will be used
• We will be using rising bar, jump in at the weight you want
• Your log press attempt will be counted when your judge sees the following:
  • Full lock out on the press
  • Feet stable
  • Head through on the press
• Please make sure you wait for the down command for your judge
• If you do not wait for the down command, your lift will not be counted as a good rep
• If you attempt to press the log from your chest and the log rests on your head instead of completing the full locked out press, you will not be given a rep and you will be told to restart your attempt
• Any press variation can be used to press the log (split jerk, push jerk. viper press, strict press, etc)
• Women will be using the 10" steel Log, 12" steel log, if you make it to 185lb the Slater True log will be used
• Men will be using the 12" steel log, when the weight hits 185lb the 12" Slater True Log will be used
• EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: Hard Belt, Soft Belt, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Lifting Shoes, Chalk
• EQUIPMENT NOT ALLOWED: Tacky, Any Adhesive Substance,