ONLINE QUALIFIER
| Next Competition | 2025 The English Open - Online Qualifier |
| Qualifier Dates | February 1st, 2026 - February 28th, 2026 |
| Qualifier Events | Qualifier Events: Log Clean & Press for Reps / Deadlift for Reps / Yoke Carry for Max Weight |
How To Enter
To enter, create or log in to your account at www.officialstrongman.com and enter your result & video evidence in your profile in the events section.
You must update your profile with your date of birth, location, gender, bodyweight, and selected category.
You will not show up in the rankings unless all of these fields are populated.
Select the category you wish to compete in via your profile, you do not need to weigh in for any of the qualifying videos
Account creation requires a membership subscription that can be canceled at any time.
As part of your subscription, you will also gain access to our comprehensive video library and upcoming live streams.
You will need to complete your best efforts for the following 4 events and upload your results with video evidence to your profile following the rules exactly.
Each event can be completed separately and must adhere to the following rules: All performances must be completed between July 1st and August 31st, 2025.
Categories
Men's Categories
- Men Open
Events
Log Clean & Press for Reps
Athletes will perform a log clean and press, weighing in at 140kg, for as many reps as possible within 60 seconds.
-- Video Requirements: --
- Video must be one continuous shot.
- Immediately before or after the press is performed, the weight must be confirmed on camera.
- Option 1 - The camera must zoom in close to the weights on the log to confirm weight being lifted. This will require removing the weights individually to ensure the camera can confirm weights.
- Option 2 - The entire log, with weights on, may be weighed and the result shown on camera.
- The log must be weighed on video to confirm weight.
-- Rules: --
- Each rep must be cleaned from the ground or pads below the knees.
- For the lift to count, 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.
- Log can be any size or type but must be a diameter between 10in/25cm - 13in/33cm.
- All supportive gear is allowed.
- Press, push press, push jerk, and split jerk allowed.
- Implement cannot touch your head at any point.
Your score is the number of reps completed.
Deadlift for Reps
Athletes will perform a conventional deadlift with a barbell, weighing in at 300kg, for as many reps as possible within 60 seconds.
-- Video Requirements: --
- Video must be one continuous shot.
- Immediately before or after the press is performed, the weight must be confirmed on camera.
- Option 1 - The camera must zoom in close to the weights on the bar to confirm weight being lifted. This will require removing the weights individually to ensure the camera can confirm weights.
- Option 2 - The entire bar, with weights on, may be weighed and the result shown on camera.
- The implement must be weighed on video to confirm weight.
-- Rules: --
- Barbell must be 20kg or 45lb. (Deadlift bars are allowed.)
- Touch and go reps are NOT allowed. You will need to have a pause at the bottom of each rep.
- All supportive gear is allowed. (Including deadlift suits)
- Straps and chalk are allowed.
- Dropping the bar from the top at lockout is NOT allowed. (You must have control on the way down. Your knees and hips must release before your hands.)
- Sumo is NOT allowed. (Hands must be wider than knees)
Your score is the number of reps completed.
Yoke Carry for Max Weight
Athletes will carry a yoke 33ft/10m for maximum weight within 60 seconds.
-- Video Requirements: --
- Video must be one continuous shot.
- Immediately before or after the lift is performed, the yoke weight and course distance must be confirmed on camera.
- Option 1 - The camera must zoom in close to the weights on the yoke to confirm the weight being lifted. This will require removing the weights individually to ensure the camera can confirm weights.
- Option 2 - The entire yoke, with weights on, may be weighed and the result shown on camera.
- The implement must be weighed on video to confirm the weight. (Separate the yoke into 3 pieces and weigh each individually.)
-- Rules: --
- 33ft/10m distance must be verified in the video.
- No drops allowed.
- All supportive gear is allowed.
Your score is the weight of the yoke in LBS or KG.
Guidelines for video production
- We suggest loading the bar with the correct weight before starting to record to reduce video length
- If possible, have someone film for you
- Suggested quality is high definition (720p, 1080i, or 1080p)
- DO NOT FILM IN 4K or higher: This will create large files with long upload times or too big to be uploaded
- Give the video file a unique name with no special characters
- We suggest watching your video on the site to ensure it has uploaded correctly
Rules & Regulations
- Entering this competition is done so at your own risk and by doing so you confirm that you understand the risks involved and will consult a medical professional if you have any health condition or are in any doubt about your suitability to perform the required activity.
- Results & video evidence can only be submitted through the website by logging into your account and using the “Enter Result” feature found on your profile page.
- No results or video evidence may be entered or submitted after the deadline of the competition. Please don’t wait until the last minute to submit.
- No results or videos will be validated before the end of the competition period; it is your responsibility to ensure your performance and video evidence meets all criteria as laid out in this document.
- Video evidence: Must be clearly legible and continuous, demonstrating all of the following in the correct order: Completing the activity, clearly weighing the equipment if necessary.
- Prize/qualifying winning entries will be reviewed by an experienced judge and result adjusted if deemed necessary. Judge’s decision is final.
- The competition is open to all Official Strongman members age 16 or over. Employees, officers, directors and sub-contractors of Official Strongman Worldwide Ltd or their immediate family can participate but are not eligible for cash prizes.
- We reserve the right to request additional evidence/verification of your performance in whatever manner/format we deem fit.
- In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker event will be conducted at our full discretion.
- We reserve the right to modify these rules, regulations and terms at any time without notice
- You hereby grant full permission to Official Strongman to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose including commercial advertising.