Strongman Event Types

Professional strongman competitions draw from over 165 distinct event types, each testing a different facet of raw strength, endurance, and technique. Events range from classic barbell lifts like the deadlift and overhead press to unique implements found nowhere else in strength sports, including atlas stones, log press, and yoke walks.

Event Categories

• Deadlift Variations: Standard barbell, elephant bar, 18-inch deadlift, car deadlift, silver dollar deadlift, and elevated platform pulls
• Overhead Press: Log lift, axle press, Viking press, circus dumbbell, and block press events
• Stones: Atlas stone series, stone loading, stone over bar, and natural stone lifts
• Carry Events: Farmer's walk, yoke walk, frame carry, Husafell stone, and sandbag carry
• Loading Events: Stone loading, keg loading, and multi-implement loading races
• Throwing: Keg toss, weight over bar, and distance throwing events
• Grip and Hold: Hercules hold, crucifix hold, and static grip endurance challenges

These events appear across thousands of competitions worldwide. Each event type has its own technique requirements and training demands. Explore our event category pages for detailed competition history, or check the world records set in each event. Use our strength standards calculator to see how you compare.