AGF Strongest 2026 – Rules

RULES! Event 1 – Axle Deadlift for Reps Time Limit: 60 seconds Rules: The competitor has 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Lift starts from the floor on the judges “Go” command. Full lockout is required: hips through, knees locked, shoulders back. No bouncing the bar. All straps, belts, sleeves, chalk, deadlift socks and talc allowed. (Talc will have to be applied away from the bars!) The rep only counts once the judge signals a good lift. NO DEADLIFT SUITS ALLOWED Conventional stance ONLY, NO sumo! Event 2 – Car / Minibus Pull (12 m) Time Limit: 60 seconds Rules: Competitors must pull the vehicle along a 12-meter course. You will be harnessed. There will be a guide rope too. Time starts on the judge’s “Go.” Fastest time to complete 12 meters wins; if they do not finish, distance is measured. The competitor has 60 seconds to complete as much distance as possible. This will be held on a field, NO METAL football boot studs allowed. Moulds are allowed. Time will stop when the front of the vehicle passes the line. Event 3 – Loading Medley (Yoke + Duck) Time Limit: 75 seconds Course: Yoke carry 10 m Duck walk 10 m Return with Yoke 10 m Return with Duck 10 m Rules: The competitor starts behind the start line. On “Go,” they carry the yoke 10 meters and the yoke must break the line. Then they pick up the duck walk implement and carry it 10 meters. (That too must break the line!) They then return with the yoke 10 meters, followed by returning the duck 10 meters. Fastest time wins; if they do not finish, distance completed is measured. 60-second time limit for the whole sequence. NO grip tops allowed. Event 4 – Husafell Max Distance Time Limit: 60 seconds Rules: The competitor has 60 seconds to carry the Husafell sandbag as far as possible. It’s a 10m Track. Husafell must be lifted from the ground if you’re in the INTERS. Beginners/Novice/Masters the HUSA will be set up on a 24” box. Once the Husafell is dropped, the attempt is over. Distance is measured from the start line to the point of drop. Only SOFT BELTS Allowed - No Hard Belts Hands must be wrapped around the bag, NO hooking your fingers underneath. No Grip Tops. Event 5 – Sandstone To Platform 60 seconds to rep out as many reps as possible 1 rep will be from floor to platform, then a quick hands off. Women load to 44 inch’s Men load to 48 inch All belts are allowed No grip tops