2026ALL AMERICAN ARMLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Schedule
Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-08:00Location
Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, CA
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The 2026 Odd Haugen Strength Classic All-American Armlifting
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Los Angeles Convention Center - South Halls
LOS ANGELES 2025
Los Angeles Convention Center - South Halls
Saturday, January 10 10am - 5pm
Sunday, January 11 10am - 5pm
Weight Divisions are: Light Weight Women (LWW) -140lb(U141); Welter Weight Women (WWW) -160lb (U161) Middle Weight Woman (MWW) - 180lb (U181); Heavy Weight Women Division (HWW) 181lb and above Weight Class; Light Weight Men (LWM) -175lb (U176) Weight Class; Welter Weight Men (WWM) – 200lb(U90kg) Weight Class; Middle Weight Men (MWM) -231lb Weight Class; Heavy Weight Men (HWM) -275lb Weight Class; and Super Heavy Weight Men 275lb and above Weight Class. Also Masters 50+ for men and Masters 40+ for women.
Entry Fee: (by 12/26/2025); Armlifting ONLY $60; payable with entry form at: https://www.oddehaugen.com/2026-odd-haugen-strength-classic-la-fitexpo-registration/
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 26, 2025
Hotel Information:
https://thefitexpo.com/city/los-angeles/attendees/hotels/
Friday January 9,2026
2PM –5 PM Weigh-in and check in and Strongman Corporation/MAS Registration
Athletes in each weight division will compete in double elimination type tournament based on random draw. Each match is best two of three bouts. The overall standing for Stronman is scored based on your finish relative to other Strongman competitor. This discipline counts towards overall score as well as the All-American MAS Wrestling Championship.
4PM –5 PM Weigh-in and check in Armlifting (Armlifting only AT Strongman Venue in Convention Center)
Sunday January 11, 2026
8:30AM – Late weigh-in and check in Armlifting
9:30AM - Rules Meeting: Athletes and officials
10:00AM - Double Overhand Apollon’s Axle™ and Wagon Wheels Deadlift (Strongman EVENT FIVE/Armlifting)
The athletes will each attempt to deadlift the IronMind Apollon’s Axle™ and Wagon Wheels (36” Diameter; starting weight 105kg/231lb)(26” Rogue wheels and axle bar for for women and light weight men/ loaded with standard plates, starting weight will be approximately 75kg/165lb for women and light weight men weight and increasing in no less than 5kg/10kg0 increments (each athlete has maximum of 4 attempts) till there is ONE MAN STANDING in each weight division. Time starts when Axle is loaded, and athletes have 60 seconds to commence and complete the lift, multiple attempts allowed within time limit. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. Athletes must grip axle with knuckles on both facing away from body (double overhand grip). Thumb less or locked thumb grip not allowed. Otherwise, standard power lifting rules (including Sumo style) apply; resting Axle on the thighs or any downward movement will NOT be allowed. Athletes must await referee’s down signal before returning the Axle back to the platform all the while maintaining the grip/contact with Axle. This discipline counts towards overall score as well as All-American Armlifting Championship
Two platforms/implements used: one with starting weight 75kg and increase increments of 5kg; and one with starting weight 100kg and increase increments of 10kg. You may choose smaller increment in one attempt but that will be your last attempt!
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11:30AM - Rolling Thunder® One-Arm Deadlift (Armlifting ONLY)
The athletes will each attempt to dead lift with one hand the IronMind Rolling Thunder®. Each athlete having maximum 4 attempts. Time starts when the implement is loaded, and athletes have 60 seconds to commence and complete the lift, and may attempt the lift multiple times within the 60 second time limit. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. Athlete can use either hand and must grip the center of handle. Thumb less or locked thumb grip not allowed. Athletes must await referee’s down signal before returning the implements back to the platform all the while maintaining the grip/contact with implements. Highest weight lifted wins.
Two platforms/implements used: one with starting weight 15kg and increase increments of 2.5kg; and one with starting weight 50kg and increase increments of 5kg. You may choose smaller increment in one attempt but that will be your last attempt!
Armlifting USA Leaderboard https://armliftingusa.com/rolling-thunder
12:30PM - Saxon Bar Deadlift (Armlifting ONLY)
The athletes will each attempt to deadlift with two hands the Sorinex Saxon Bar, in Rising Bar Format, each athlete having maximum 4 attempts. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. Thumb less or locked thumb grip not allowed. Athletes must await referee’s down signal before returning the implement back to the platform all the while maintaining the grip/contact with implement
Two platforms/implements used: one with starting weight 25kg and increase increments of 2.5kg; and one with starting weight 60kg and increase increments of 5kg. You may choose smallek gr increment in one attempt but that is will be your last attempt!
Armlifting USA Leaderboard https://armliftingusa.com/3%22-sorinex-saxon-bar
3:30PM –Award Ceremony
Disciplines, their order and rules are subject to refinement and change without notice.
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Where is it happening?
Los Angeles Convention Center, 859 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015-2444, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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