APE STRONGMAN 2025

Strongman Axle Clean & Press  

Starting Weight

(Axle: MALE 22lb, FEMALE 17lb)

MALE HW - 132lb Total

MALE MW - 112lb Total

MALE LW - 92lb Total

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FEMALE HW - 107lb Total

FEMALE MW - 87lb Total

FEMALE LW - 67lb Total

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Movement Standard

Clean Phase
At referee’s signal, athlete lifts the axle from the ground to the shoulders.

Any of the following is allowed: Continental Clean (resting on belly/torso en route to rack position),Double Overhand Clean (in one fluid motion to shoulders), or Mixed Grip (overhand/underhand). 

The axle must reach the rack position with elbows forward and bar secured before press attempt begins.

Press / Jerk Phase
From the racked position, athlete must press/jerk/push press the axle overhead.
Allowed methods: strict press, push press, push jerk, or split jerk 
Lockout must be demonstrated with:

-Elbows fully locked overhead.
-Knees locked and hips extended.
-Feet aligned (if split jerk, feet must return in line).
-Axle motionless overhead before referee’s down signal.

Down Command
Referee will give the “Down” signal once full control and lockout are achieved.
Athlete must lower the axle under control to the ground 
*Dropping early = no lift.

PR Event Format
The event is contested in ladder PR format:

Athletes will attempt progressively heavier weights, loading continues until no further successful rep can be achieved.
Each athlete has a set time of 90 seconds to complete their attempt once called.
The heaviest successfully lifted weight under movement standards counts as the athlete’s result.

Missed attempts: If the athlete cannot complete the rep to lockout, that weight is not credited.
Athlete may pass on lighter weights, but cannot reattempt a missed weight, he/she can only attempt a heavier weight. 

Rules / Penalties
-No soft lockouts: Both elbows must visibly lock out. Same with knees. 
-No resting bar excessively on belt. (3 second count max allowed)
-Feet must finish in line before down signal. (In the case of split jerk)
-Control required: Dropping bar uncontrolled before signal = no lift.


*Best successful PR lift = athlete’s official score.

Crucifix Hold

MALE HW - 20lb per hand

MALE MW - 15lb per hand

MALE LW - 10lb per hand

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FEMALE HW - 10lb per hand

FEMALE MW - 8lb per hand

FEMALE LW - 5lb per hand

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Movement Standards

Starting Position
Athlete stands upright holding a weighted item on each hand. 

Arms are extended straight out to the sides, forming a “T” with the body.

Execution
At the referee’s signal, the athlete raises both arms simultaneously to shoulder height (parallel to the ground).
Elbows must remain locked or only slightly bent (no visible flexing to “cheat” the position).
The arms, shoulders, and hands must stay at or above parallel throughout the attempt.
The chest, back, and legs must stay fully extended—no leaning, twisting, or resting arms against the body or torso.

Hold Duration
Time begins when both arms are fully extended at parallel.
Time ends when any part of either arm drops below parallel, or form breaks (leaning forward/back, excessive knee bend, etc.)

Rules / Penalties
Below parallel = termination: If one arm dips below the shoulder line, the attempt is finished.
No rest on torso: The weights cannot touch the body.
Body must stay upright: Leaning backward or arching to compensate is not allowed.
No changing grip or switching implements mid–event.

Strongman Sandbag Over Wall Medley

Weights:

MALE
LW >174
150,150,125

MW 175-215
175,150,150

HW 216+
225,200,175
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FEMALE
LW >134
125,125,100

MW 135-169
150,150,125

HW 170+
150,150,150

Movement Standard

Starting Setup
Three sandbags of different weights start on the ground, in front of the wall (athlete side).
Athlete begins standing behind the start line, hands off the sandbags, waiting for referee’s signal.

Execution – Sandbag Over Wall
At the referee’s signal, the athlete picks up any one of the three sandbags from the ground.
The bag must be lifted and passed completely over the wall to the other side.

Bag must clear the wall fully; catching and placing on top does not count.
Athlete repeats the process until all three sandbags are over the wall, in any order of their choosing.

Execution – Carry to Platform
Once all bags are across, the athlete must go around the wall to the opposite side.
Starting with any of the three bags, the athlete must pick one up and carry it 10 meters to the designated 3-foot platform.
Each sandbag must be loaded onto the platform one at a time.

Bag must be placed securely on top of the platform (not hanging off or falling).
Athlete must release control before moving to the next bag.
Athlete may carry the bags in any order until all three are placed.

Time Standard
Event is timed: the clock starts at referee’s signal and stops once the last sandbag is placed securely on the platform.
Fastest time wins.

Rules / Penalties
-Sandbag must clear the wall: If it bounces back to the athlete’s side, the rep is invalid until successfully thrown over.
-Platform load required: Bag must remain stable on the 3-foot platform to count. If it falls off, it must be reloaded.
-One at a time: Only one sandbag may be moved at a time.
-No overhead slamming: Bags must be placed with control onto the platform.

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT RANGE

MALES 250-300lb

FEMALES 175-220lb

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Movement Standard

Execution
At the referee’s signal, the athlete must lift the tire/frame by extending the hips and knees simultaneously. The bar/frame must travel upward in one continuous motion — no bouncing, hitching, or dropping and re-pulling.The athlete must keep the bar/frame under control throughout the lift.
The lift is complete when the athlete reaches a fully upright position with:
- Knees locked out
- Hips fully extended
- Shoulders back, chest up
- Head neutral or slightly up

Repetition Standard
The event is performed for MAX REPS in 90 seconds. Each rep must begin from a dead stop on the ground. Each rep must be locked out fully before starting the following rep. Partial reps or bouncing the implement do not count.

The athlete should complete as many valid repetitions as possible within the 90-second time limit.

Rules / Penalties
- No hitching or ramping: The bar may not be rested on the thighs to help lockout.
- No bouncing off the ground: Must be a dead start for each rep.
- No straps allowed
- No soft lockouts: Knees and hips must be fully extended.
- Grip must remain fixed: Regripping in mid-lift is not permitted.