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2025 Cerberus Strength Official Strongman Games

2025 Cerberus Strength Official Strongman Games

The Official Strongman Games is a festival of strength that brings together over 400 of the top Strongman and Strongwoman athletes from 50+ countries. The athletes will be competing for the World’s Strongest title across multiple divisions.

The Official Strongman Games has become a destination event for athletes and strength fans worldwide.

Event Organizer

Lynn Morehouse

Lynn Morehouse

@lynncelot
Holly Springs, NC, USA

Women

13 Women Masters 50+
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23 Women Masters 40+ 73kg
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21 Women 64kg
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25 Women Masters 40+
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25 Women 73kg
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19 Women 82kg
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18 Women Open
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Men

39 Men 80kg
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25 Men Masters 50+
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22 Men Masters 40+ 105kg
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45 Men 90kg
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44 Men 105kg
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26 Men Masters 40+
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35 Men Open
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Log Press Challenge

Log Press Challenge

Athletes will clean and press a log from pads to overhead for max reps within a 60 sec time limit. Athletes will have 2 or 3 logs to choose from: a light log, a medium log, and a heavy log. A single rep completed with a heavier log will remove all reps from a lighter log. Reps completed with a heavier log will ALWAYS beat any reps completed with a lighter log. Athletes are allowed to go back to a lighter log if they fail a heavier log.

  • Athletes will compete head-to-head (4 lanes).

  • 60 second time limit.

  • Total reps completed is your score.

  • Athlete begins at a starting line.

  • Athlete must wait for judge’s command to receive a good rep.

  • No lift will count unless a down signal is received from the judge.

  • To receive the down command, feet must be in line with each other and head must be in line with the arms. Elbow, knees, and hips must be locked out and stable.

  • Each rep must begin from the pads or ground.

  • Log is not allowed to touch or rest on the athlete's head.

  • No straps, hooks, tacky, tack towels, or grip shirts allowed.• No built-up belts or loose prongs/buckles in the front.

Women Masters 50+ 135lb/61.2kg
165lb/74.8kg
190lb/86.2kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 135lb/61.2kg
165lb/74.8kg
190lb/86.2kg
Women 64kg 135lb/61.2kg
165lb/74.8kg
190lb/86.2kg
Women Masters 40+ 155lb/70.3kg
175lb/79.4kg
200lb/90.7kg
Women 73kg 155lb/70.3kg
175lb/79.4kg
200lb/90.7kg
Women 82kg 175lb/79.4kg
205lb/93kg
230lb/104.3kg
Women Open 195lb/88.5kg
225lb/102.1kg
250lb/113.4kg
Men 80kg 235lb/106.6kg
260lb/117.9kg
290lb/131.5kg
Men Masters 50+ 235lb/106.6kg
260lb/117.9kg
290lb/131.5kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 265lb/120.2kg
290lb/131.5kg
320lb/145.1kg
Men 90kg 265lb/120.2kg
290lb/131.5kg
320lb/145.1kg
Men 105kg 285lb/129.3kg
310lb/140.6kg
340lb/154.2kg
Men Masters 40+ 285lb/129.3kg
310lb/140.6kg
340lb/154.2kg
Men Open 325lb/147.4kg
360lb/163.3kg
400lb/181.4kg
Timber Frame Carry

Timber Frame Carry

Athletes will carry a Timber Frame down and back a 50ft / 15.25m course, for a total distance of 100ft / 30.5m, within a 60 sec time limit.

• Athletes will compete head-to-head (4 lanes).

• 60 second time limit.

• Time or distance completed is your score.

• Athlete begins inside the timber frame.

• Unlimited drops allowed.

• No straps, hooks, tacky, or tack towels allowed.

• Frame handle height will be 20in / 58cm, or lower, if desired.

Women Masters 50+ 400lb/181.4kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 400lb/181.4kg
Women 64kg 400lb/181.4kg
Women Masters 40+ 450lb/204.1kg
Women 73kg 450lb/204.1kg
Women 82kg 500lb/226.8kg
Women Open 550lb/249.5kg
Men 80kg 600lb/272.2kg
Men Masters 50+ 600lb/272.2kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 650lb/294.8kg
Men 90kg 650lb/294.8kg
Men 105kg 730lb/331.1kg
Men Masters 40+ 730lb/331.1kg
Men Open 810lb/367.4kg
Deadlift Ladder

Deadlift Ladder

Athletes will deadlift a series of 4 bars, increasing in weight, in the fastest time, within a 60 sec time limit. - First 3 bars will be deadlift bars. - The final 4th bar will be a Cerberus Strength Kratos Strongman Bar. - Metal plates will be Weight It Out thin plates.

• Athletes will compete head-to-head (4 lanes).

• 60 second time limit.

• Athletes will start standing at a line behind the lightest of the 4 bars.

• Once time begins, athletes will deadlift each bar, in ascending weight order, to full lockout.

• No lift will count unless a down signal is received from the judge.

• To receive the down command, knees and hips must be fully locked out with shoulders behind the plan of the bar. Once the down call is received, the bar may be dropped, and the athlete moves onto the next bar.

• In case an athlete is unable to finish all 4 bars, split times will be taken at each credited lift.

• Only conventional stance deadlifts will be allowed. (no sumo, Jefferson, etc..)

• Equipment not allowed: Built up belts (a single hard belt worn over a single soft belt is acceptable), tacky, spray adhesives, tack towels, or any other sticky substance, lifting hooks.

• Score will be total number of deadlifts completed and time. Split times are taken at each successful lift.

Women Masters 50+ 365lb/165.6kg
405lb/183.7kg
455lb/206.4kg
490lb/222.3kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 365lb/165.6kg
405lb/183.7kg
455lb/206.4kg
490lb/222.3kg
Women 64kg 365lb/165.6kg
405lb/183.7kg
455lb/206.4kg
490lb/222.3kg
Women Masters 40+ 405lb/183.7kg
455lb/206.4kg
495lb/224.5kg
530lb/240.4kg
Women 73kg 405lb/183.7kg
455lb/206.4kg
495lb/224.5kg
530lb/240.4kg
Women 82kg 455lb/206.4kg
495lb/224.5kg
525lb/238.1kg
560lb/254kg
Women Open 495lb/224.5kg
525lb/238.1kg
565lb/256.3kg
600lb/272.2kg
Men 80kg 585lb/265.4kg
635lb/288kg
675lb/306.2kg
710lb/322.1kg
Men Masters 50+ 585lb/265.4kg
635lb/288kg
675lb/306.2kg
710lb/322.1kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 635lb/288kg
675lb/306.2kg
705lb/319.8kg
740lb/335.7kg
Men 90kg 635lb/288kg
675lb/306.2kg
705lb/319.8kg
740lb/335.7kg
Men 105kg 675lb/306.2kg
725lb/328.9kg
765lb/347kg
800lb/362.9kg
Men Masters 40+ 675lb/306.2kg
725lb/328.9kg
765lb/347kg
800lb/362.9kg
Men Open 725lb/328.9kg
765lb/347kg
815lb/369.7kg
850lb/385.6kg
Cerberus Strength Sandbag Steeplechase

Cerberus Strength Sandbag Steeplechase

Athletes will carry the first sandbag 25ft / 7.5m and load it over a bar. Then, they will run around or under the bar and carry the sandbag 25ft / 7.5m and load it onto a platform. Then, they will run back to the second sandbag and repeat the process as fast as possible within a 60 sec time limit. - First sandbag is a Cerberus Strength Dual-ply Sandstone Sandbag. - Second sandbag is a Cerberus Strength Dual-ply Sandbag.

• Athletes will compete head-to-head (4 lanes).

• 60 second time limit.

• Time and number of bags completed is your score.

• Time stops when the last sandbag is loaded to the platform and the athlete’s hands are off.

• If an athlete is unable to finish loading both sandbags on the platform, split times will be taken at each sandbag load.

• Athlete begins on a line.

• Gloves and chalk are allowed.

• Bar and platform height are:

Women = 42in / 107cm

Men = 48in / 122cm

Women Masters 50+ 150lb/68kg Sandstone
175lb/79.4kg Sandbag
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 150lb/68kg Sandstone
175lb/79.4kg Sandbag
Women 64kg 150lb/68kg Sandstone
175lb/79.4kg Sandbag
Women Masters 40+ 175lb/79.4kg Sandstone
200lb/90.7kg Sandbag
Women 73kg 175lb/79.4kg Sandstone
200lb/90.7kg Sandbag
Women 82kg 200lb/90.7kg Sandstone
225lb/102.1kg Sandbag
Women Open 225lb/102.1kg Sandstone
250lb/113.4kg Sandbag
Men 80kg 250lb/113.4kg Sandstone
275lb/124.7kg Sandbag
Men Masters 50+ 250lb/113.4kg Sandstone
275lb/124.7kg Sandbag
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 275lb/124.7kg Sandstone
300lb/136.1kg Sandbag
Men 90kg 275lb/124.7kg Sandstone
300lb/136.1kg Sandbag
Men 105kg 300lb/136.1kg Sandstone
325lb/147.4kg Sandbag
Men Masters 40+ 300lb/136.1kg Sandstone
325lb/147.4kg Sandbag
Men Open 325lb/147.4kg Sandstone
350lb/158.8kg Sandbag
Mammoth Circus Dumbbell Ladder

Mammoth Circus Dumbbell Ladder

Athletes will clean and press a series of 4 circus dumbbells, increasing in weight, in the fastest time, within a 60 sec time limit. - Dumbbells are Mammoth Circus Dumbbells.

• Athletes will compete head-to-head (2 lanes).

• 60 second time limit.

• Athletes will start standing at a line behind the lightest of the 4 dumbbells.

• Once time begins, athletes will clean and press each dumbbell, in ascending weight order, to full lockout.

• Athlete must wait for judge’s command to receive a good rep.

• No lift will count unless a down signal is received from the judge.

• To receive the down command, feet must be in line with each other and head must be in line with the arms. Elbow, knees, and hips must be locked out and stable.

• Each lift must begin from the pads or ground.

• Dumbbell is not allowed to touch or rest on the athlete's head.

• In case an athlete is unable to finish all 4 dumbbells, split times will be taken at each credited lift.

• Equipment not allowed: Built up elbow sleeves (a single elbow sleeve and cuff is acceptable), tacky, spray adhesives, tack towels, or any other sticky substance.

• Score will be the total number of dumbbells completed and time. Split times are taken at each successful lift.

Women Masters 50+ 80lb/36.3kg
90lb/40.8kg
100lb/45.4kg
120lb/54.4kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 80lb/36.3kg
90lb/40.8kg
100lb/45.4kg
120lb/54.4kg
Women 64kg 80lb/36.3kg
90lb/40.8kg
100lb/45.4kg
120lb/54.4kg
Women Masters 40+ 90lb/40.8kg
100lb/45.4kg
110lb/49.9kg
130lb/59kg
Women 73kg 90lb/40.8kg
100lb/45.4kg
110lb/49.9kg
130lb/59kg
Women 82kg 100lb/45.4kg
110lb/49.9kg
130lb/59kg
150lb/68kg
Women Open 110lb/49.9kg
120lb/54.4kg
140lb/63.5kg
160lb/72.6kg
Men 80kg 130lb/59kg
140lb/63.5kg
160lb/72.6kg
180lb/81.6kg
Men Masters 50+ 130lb/59kg
140lb/63.5kg
160lb/72.6kg
180lb/81.6kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 140lb/63.5kg
160lb/72.6kg
180lb/81.6kg
200lb/90.7kg
Men 90kg 140lb/63.5kg
160lb/72.6kg
180lb/81.6kg
200lb/90.7kg
Men 105kg 160lb/72.6kg
180lb/81.6kg
200lb/90.7kg
220lb/99.8kg
Men Masters 40+ 160lb/72.6kg
180lb/81.6kg
200lb/90.7kg
220lb/99.8kg
Men Open 200lb/90.7kg
220lb/99.8kg
240lb/108.9kg
260lb/117.9kg
Stix and Stone 'Natural' Stone Series

Stix and Stone 'Natural' Stone Series

Athletes will load a series of 5 ‘natural’ stones, increasing in weight, over a hitching post, in the fastest time, within a 60 sec time limit. - ‘Natural’ stones are formed from concrete molds designed to mimic stones found in nature and chosen for Strongman loading. Handmade by Stix and Stone.

• Athletes will compete head-to-head (2 lanes).

• 60 second time limit.

• Athletes will start standing at a line touching the hitching post.

• Once time begins, athletes will load each stone, in ascending weight order, over a hitching post.

• Equipment not allowed: Tacky, spray adhesives, tack towels, or any other sticky substance.

• Score will be the total number of stones completed and time. Split times are taken at each successful load.

• Hitching post height is:

Women = 42in / 107cm

Men = 48in / 122cm

Women Masters 50+ 150lb/68kg
175lb/79.4kg
225lb/102.1kg
250lb/113.4kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 150lb/68kg
175lb/79.4kg
200lb/90.7kg
225lb/102.1kg
Women 64kg 150lb/68kg
175lb/79.4kg
225lb/102.1kg
250lb/113.4kg
Women Masters 40+ 175lb/79.4kg
200lb/90.7kg
225lb/102.1kg
250lb/113.4kg
Women 73kg 175lb/79.4kg
200lb/90.7kg
225lb/102.1kg
250lb/113.4kg
Women 82kg 200lb/90.7kg
225lb/102.1kg
250lb/113.4kg
275lb/124.7kg
Women Open 225lb/102.1kg
250lb/113.4kg
275lb/124.7kg
300lb/136.1kg
Men 80kg 250lb/113.4kg
275lb/124.7kg
300lb/136.1kg
325lb/147.4kg
Men Masters 50+ 250lb/113.4kg
275lb/124.7kg
300lb/136.1kg
325lb/147.4kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 275lb/124.7kg
300lb/136.1kg
325lb/147.4kg
350lb/158.8kg
Men 90kg 275lb/124.7kg
300lb/136.1kg
325lb/147.4kg
350lb/158.8kg
Men 105kg 300lb/136.1kg
300lb/136.1kg
325lb/147.4kg
350lb/158.8kg
Men Masters 40+ 300lb/136.1kg
300lb/136.1kg
325lb/147.4kg
350lb/158.8kg
Men Open 325lb/147.4kg
325lb/147.4kg
350lb/158.8kg
375lb/170.1kg
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