This Weekend In Strongman 4/19/08 - April 17, 2008

by Ben Hanson

There's plenty of amateur strongman action throughout the country this weekend. Be sure to check out a contest in your area.

THIS WEEKEND

Fox Cities Strongman III
Where: Little Chute HS, Little Chute, WI
When: Saturday 4/11, 10:00 am
Events:
Truck Pull
Incline Log Press
Tire Flip
Farmers Walk
Stones

Golden State Strongman
Where: Fresno State Campus, Fresno, CA
When: Saturday 4/11 10:30 am
Events:
Giant Wheelbarrow
Overhead Medley
Car Deadlift
Truck Pull
Stones

Chicago's Strongest Man
Where: St Turibius Church, Chicago, IL
When: Saturday 4/19 9:00 am
Events:
Truck Pull
Log
Deadlift
Farmers Hold
Carry & Drag

Ronnie Coleman Classic Strength Extravaganga
Where: Mesquite Convention Center, Mesquite, TX
When: Saturday 4/19 at 11:00 am
Events:
Stones
Log
Max Deadlift
Farmers Hold

West Virginia Regional Strongman Champoinships
Where: WV Pro Performance Sports Arena at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
When: Sunday 4/20 at noon
Events:
Log
Farmers Walk
Car Deadlift
Truck Pull
Stones

NEXT WEEKEND

Fatbacks 2008 Team Heavy Events
Where: Sports Lanes, Martinsville, VA
When: Saturday 4/26 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Team Tire Flip
2. 1 Arm Dumbbell Clean and Press: 2 minutes for max reps. Competitors can switch arms or tag off at any time
3. Tandem Axle Deadlift : max weight
4. Yoke Walk Relay
5. Team Stone Lift: -2 min, bar will be set at 44". One competitor on each side of bar. Competitors must pass it back and forth over the bar for max reps.

1st Annual Louisiana Strongman Contest
Where: Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
When: Saturday 4/26 at 10:00 am
Events:
Men LW, HW, and Masters
1. Press Medley
2. Car Wheel Barrow
3. Truck Pull
4. Chain Drag
5. Atlas Stones

Novice Men
1. Tire Flip
2. Farmers Walk
3. Overhead Clean Press
4. Truck Push
5. Keg Load

Posted by Ben Hanson at 11:29 AM

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