Beast of The Southeast

The 5th Anniversary of the Beast of the Southeast is shaping up to be a massive milestone for the region’s strongman scene. While the organizers typically keep the final details under wraps until the last possible moment to keep athletes on their toes, here is the official breakdown for the 2026 event.

The plates are heavier and the stakes are higher for this half-decade celebration.

• Date: June 27th, 2026
• Location: Choctaw Nation Wellness Center — Broken Bow, OK
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

Competitors are split into the following categories:

Gender,Division,Weight Class

Women

Novice,Open

Lightweight (LWW),Under 140.5 lbs

Middleweight (MWW),140.6 – 180.5 lbs

Heavyweight (HWW),180.5+ lbs

Men

Novice,Open

Lightweight (LWM),Under 175.5 lbs

Middleweight (MWM),175.6 – 231.5 lbs

Heavyweight (HWM),231.5+ lbs

BEAST OF THE SOUTHEAST: EVENT 1

Viking Press.

THE RULES

• 60 Seconds: Max reps. Dig deep.
• The Standard: Wait for the "DOWN" command. We need to see locked knees, hips through, elbows locked, and head through (the "window").
• Strict Power: NO jerking or double-dipping. This is a press, not a jerk. If you bounce it or re-dip those knees, it’s a no-rep.
• Control: Do not drop the implement before the judge gives the command.

⚙️ GEAR CHECK

• ✅ ALLOWED: Knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, belts, and chalk.
• ❌ BANNED: Tacky (of any kind) and straps.

Women's Weight (lbs) Men's Weight (lbs)

Category

Novice W Novice M

120 230

LWW LWM

120 230

MWW MWM

160 300

HWW HWM

200 370

💡 Confused about the "Double-Dip"? If you aren't sure if your technique is legal, DM us now for clarification! Don't wait until game day to find out your reps don't count.

Event 2: The Frame Deadlift

It’s a race against the clock and your own central nervous system. How many reps can you lock out before the whistle blows?

• The Clock: 60-second time limit.
• The Flow: On the "Start" command, the clock begins. Lift for max reps.
• The Rule: You MUST wait for the "Down" command. Jumping the command means a "no rep"—don't waste your energy!

Category

Women's Weight (lbs) Men's Weight (lbs)

Category

Novice W Novice M

225# 400#

LWW LWM

225# 400#

MWW MWM

250# 425#

HWW HWM

275# 450#

Gear Guide

Chalk & Straps

Lifting Suits

Belt & Wrist Wraps

Grip Shirts

Elbow & Knee Sleeves

Knee Wraps

No Tacky

No Straps with Hooks

EVENT 3: THE SLED PULL

The goal is simple: Drag the weight 60 feet as fast as humanly possible.

The Rules:

• The Start: Athletes begin standing with hands on the rope and feet planted in the designated starting zone.
• Stay In Bounds: Watch your footing! Stepping outside the designated space results in an immediate disqualification.
• The Clock: Time stops when the sled completely crosses the 60' finish line.
• Scoring: Fastest time wins. If you don't finish, we measure for max distance.

Division

Weight (Novice/Open/Masters)

Novice Women

184

LW Women

184

MW Women

254

HW Women

304

Novice Men

344

LW Men

344

MW Men

484

HW Men

614

GEAR CHECK

Make sure your gym bag is packed right. We’re keeping it heavy, but we’re keeping it fair.

Soft & Hard Belts

NO TACKY (of any kind)

Knee & Elbow Sleeves

Wrist Wraps & Gloves

Chalk

📊 WEIGHT CLASSES

Weights are currently being calibrated and will be announced as TBA.

• Novice: Women & Men
• LWW / LWM: Lightweight
• MWW / MWM: Middleweight
• HWW / HWM: Heavyweight

Event #4

The Conan’s Wheel.

The Rules of Engagement

• The Objective: Lift the weighted arm and carry it in a circle for max distance.
• Time Limit: 90 seconds of pure cardio-strength hell.
• The Technique: The bar must be held against the front of the body (Zercher style). No shouldering or resting the weight on your belt!
• The Finish: Your run is called once the arm touches the ground or forward momentum stops.

Division

Weight (Novice/Open/Masters)

Novice Women

206

LW Women

206

MW Women

236

HW Women

266

Novice Men

316

LW Men

316

MW Men

376

HW Men

416

🛡️ Gear Check

Allowed: * Soft & Hard Belts (Stack 'em if you need 'em)

• Chalk
• Knee & Elbow Sleeves
• Wrist Wraps

Banned: * 🚫 Tacky (of any kind)

• 🚫 Lifting Suits (keep it raw)

THE MEDLEY EVENT 5

Part 1: Farmers Carry

• Distance: 60 Feet.
• The Rules: Unlimited drops allowed. The front of the implements must clear the line.
• 🚨 Watch the Slide: You must carry them across. A 2-second penalty will be added for sliding them over the finish line.

Part 2: Yoke Carry

• The Task: Immediately after the Farmers, hit the Yoke.
• The Rules: Unlimited drops allowed. The front of the yoke must be in the air as it crosses the finish line.
• 🚨 Watch the Slide: Just like the Farmers, if you slide the Yoke across the line, you’re eating a 2-second penalty.

⚖️ THE WEIGHTS (Farmers/Yoke)

Division

Women's (lbs)/ Men's (lbs)

Novice

105 / 185

203 / 365

Lightweight

105 / 185

203 / 365

Middleweight

125 / 245

223 / 455

Heavyweight

145 / 285

263 / 545

The Beast is waking up! 🦁💪

Mark your calendars for June 27th, 2026, because the 5th Annual Beast of the Southeast is officially approaching. We’re returning to the Choctaw Nation Wellness Center in Broken Bow for our biggest milestone yet.

For five years, we’ve watched athletes push the limits of human strength—now it’s time to see who’s been training in the shadows. 🌑🔥

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