Armlifting USA

What is Armlifting?

Along with other notables in the strongman world, Odd Haugen was big on the Rolling Thunder from day 1, and this led to the inaugural IronMind Rolling Thunder World Championships in 2000, which kicked off Haugen’s Beauty and the Beast competition. Rolling Thunder contests also flourished below the world championships level, and in 2010 Armlifting was born when a Russian armwrestling promoter asked IronMind for permission to organize grip contests featuring the Rolling Thunder, dubbing the competitions Armlifting. So, armlifting is the Russian name for grip contests that began with the Rolling Thunder, and have since come to include such other grip world staples as the Apollon’s Axle Double Overhand Deadlift and CoC Silver Bullet Hold. The mission of Armlifting USA is to increase the participation in Armlifting in the United States.

News

IronMind Pinch Block hold for time - new online contest!

We are going to have a contest with the IronMind Pinch Block.

This a new contest for us - a hold for time.

25kg/55# for men

35# for women
4 weight classes
Women:75kg/75kg+
Men:100kg/100kg+
RULES:

Lifters have to submit a video on IG tagging @armliftingusa, @ironmind and #armliftingusa.
The lifter's whole body needs to be in the video so it can be judged accurately.
It has to be a deadlift with the IronMind Pinch Block (no replica) with a hold.
The Block cannot be modified in anyway.
The clock starts when the Block leaves the floor and ends when it hits the floor.
The Block must be held level during the hold. A tilted Block is a NO LIFT.
Chalk is allowed.
NO wrist wraps.
Lower the Block under control after completing the hold.
No hitching or supporting the Block OR the hand holding the Block on the body at any time during the hold.
Calibrated plates are preferred, but not mandatory.
Weigh the complete Block, weight, and loading pin on camera.
Submit your bodyweight honestly.

Leaderboards will be live under the CONTEST RESULTS section of the website. The contest will last from January 7 - February 28. It is open to ANY ARMLIFTING USA MEMBER. If someone wants to compete, they must join Armlifting USA. Membership can be purchased on ArmliftingUSA.com

Prizes - an IronMind gift card to the winner of each weight class.

Thanks IronMind!!

Promote a contest= Save money!

If you promote a contest for Armlifting USA, IronMind has graciously offered a discount on their equipment.

Sanction a contest and then we will provide you with a discount code!!

New sponsor!

Armlifting USA is collaborating with GripStrength.com

Click on the banner to check out their website!!