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Test of the Einherjar 2022: Super Total & Strongman
January 29, 2022 - January 30, 2022
***SUPER TOTAL DAY 1*** ***STRONGMAN DAY 2***
***Registration now OPEN!!!***
Super Total FB Page: TBA
Strongman FB Page: TBA
The hit contest, Test of the Einherjar, returns to Viking Performance Training for its yth edition, and for the third year in a row… it spans TWO DAYS!
The most daunting of challenges populates day 1 – the Super Total meet!
Then the fabled challenges of Strongman Sport shall face us on Day 2!
The Einherjar are hungry to prove themselves as Odin calls upon his warriors at the ultimate time of need!
This will be a full SUPERTOTAL meet on Day 1! The supertotal will consist of the two Olympic Weightlifting events, the snatch and the clean and jerk. These will not be sanctioned, but will be judged near sanctioned standards and using top-of-the-line equipment. Immediately following will be a non-sanctioned Powerlifting meet consisting of squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Competition in either only the Olympic Weightlifting or Powerlifting portions is allowed, but for the full Test of the Einherjar, the Supertotal must be completed!
The Einherjar were the chosen warriors of Odin, the valiant dead taken to his hall to train during the day to death…be reborn…and feast at night, until the end of the world! Do you have what it takes???
Then, on Day 2, we dig deep, strain, push, pull, and carry for the Test of the Einherjar Strongman by Strongman Corporation, a second day of glory and might! A gauntlet of events that challenge every muscle in your body, in this life and the next!
***Strongman Corporation membership is required for Day 2***
Viking Performance Training Presents
The 7th “Test of the Einherjar”
Supertotal Meet (Weightlifting + Powerlifting)
and…
The Test of Einherjar Strongman
Promoter- Jay Handley
Date/Time- January 29th 2022, the Test begins at 10:00am Saturday. Strongman starts at noon on Sunday, January 30th.
Location- Viking Performance Training, 141 Greenbag Rd., Morgantown WV 26501
Super Total Weigh-ins- Saturday Jan 29th 7:00-8:30am
Strongman Weigh-ins- Sunday Jan 30th 8:00 – 10:00am
***Two day competitors only have to weigh-in ONCE for the whole weekend***
Rules/Safety Briefing- Saturday 9:00am. Mandatory for Super Total competitors.
Sunday 11:00am. Mandatory for Strongman competitors.
Divisions-
Teen, Open, Masters (40+), Novice (Strongman only)
Weight Classes (both days; kilos/pounds)
Women’s – 57kg/125lb, 63.5/140, 72.5/160, 82/180, Unlimited
Men’s – 68/150 (Supertotal only), 79.5/175, 91/200, 105/231, 120/265, Unlimited
Awards- Viking themed awards, goodies, and gear for:
Supertotal: Best Teen Lifters, Best Open Lifters, Best Masters Lifters. There will also be awards for Highest Weightlifting Total, Highest Powerlifting Total, Best Weightlifter by Wilks (yes Wilks, not Sinclair or IPF points), Best Powerlifter by Wilks, and Heaviest Deadlift.
Strongman: Viking themed trophies for Teen, Open, and Masters winners, Medals for 2nd & 3rd classes
TEST OF THE EINHERJAR 2-DAY GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS!!!
Super Total Entry- Normal price, $87… EARLY BIRD $77!!!
Strongman Entry – Normal price, $87… EARLY BIRD $77!!!
BOTH DAYS – Normal price, $147… EARLY BIRD $137!!!…
*** …Or for the first time, register for ALL 2022 Strongman comps at Viking for one package deal! All 6 Women’s Shows – $447 ($100 off!), All 4 Men’s Shows $299 ($70 off!) ***
No memberships are necessary for Day 1 Super Total.
Spectators – $10, gets you in both days! Kids 12 & under free.
Contact Info– Jay Handley: email vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com, phone (304) 216-7496.
Event Rules (listed in order of contest)
Order will be Snatch, Clean & Jerk, Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift.
There will be 3 attempts each lift; attempts may not be lower than the previous attempt.
Weightlifting and Powerlifting flights will be used for each half of the contest, respectively! This means that during the Snatch and Clean & Jerk portion of the event, attempts will be progressed based on amount of weight lifted, so YOU MAY FOLLOW YOURSELF. A 2:00 break is allowed if a lifter has 2 attempts in a row. For powerlifting portion, athletes will maintain the same flight order by weight class through all lifts and attempts.
The following equipment will be used:
- Snatch, Clean & Jerk- Men will use a 20kg Uesaka competition bar, Women will use a 15kg Eleiko training bar.
- Squat & Bench Press- Rogue IPF approved Power Bar
- Deadlift- Texas Deadlift Bar
Snatch and Clean & Jerks may be contested in increments as low as 1.0kg. Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift may be contested in increments as low as 2.5lb (we have 1 1/4 lb plates).
Snatch- The lifter will take the bar from ground to overhead in one single motion; arms must be locked and feet in parallel stance with straight legs, showing control of lift before the lift is complete. No part of the lifter other than the feet may touch the ground. Once bar begins upward movement there may not be any stopping of barbell’s upward motion. Pressing the barbell overhead will be dismissal of the lift. Contact of the bar with the head will cause a bad lift. When lowering the bar, the bar must be lowered under control at least to the minimum of the shoulders (hands stay in contact with bar). Dropping the bar from above the shoulders will result in an incorrect lift.
Clean & Jerk- The lifter will take the bar from ground to shoulder/chest in one single motion. Bar will then be jerked or pressed overhead in one single motion. This is one of the ONLY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN TEST OF THE EINHERJAR AND SANCTIONED WEIGHTLIFTING- A Press IS allowed (if it’s good enough for Paul Anderson, a former USA Weightlifting Gold medalist and strength icon, it’s good enough for us!). No part of the lifter other than the feet may touch the ground. Once bar begins upward movement there may not be any stopping of bar’s upward motion. The barbell must not touch the chest until it’s final motion on the clean. During the clean the elbows or upper arms may not touch the thighs. Only one jerk effort per clean is allowed. The athlete MUST be motionless before starting the jerk.
Squat- Lifter will communicate to head judge, after walking the barbell out, that they are ready to begin. Judge will give “squat” command. Lifter squats to or below parallel and stands back up, without moving the feet. Judge will call “rack” command after lifter is motionless.
Bench Press- Lifter will approach bench when given the command get ready, then unrack the barbell with or without a spotter. Once spotter has removed contact and bar is motionless, judge will give “Lift” command and bar will be lowered to chest. Bar must be motionless on chest before judge gives “Press” command and lifter presses weight up. Once bar is motionless at arms’ length, judge will give the “Rack” command.
Deadlift- Once judge gives “Lift” command, lifter may approach the bar and deadlift with any foot placement. Lifter may not hitch and bar may not have downward movement. At full extension the lifter and bar must become motionless, and then judge will give the “Down” command. The lifter MUST maintain control of the bar on the way down.
Equipment
Singlets are NOT required. Lift in whatever you’re comfortable in, so long as it’s not offensively minded! Shirts are required for all lifts, shoes are required for all lifts EXCEPT deadlifts (socks only is fine). Calf length socks MUST be worn for deadlifts.
Weightlifting belts, wrist wraps, neoprene elbow and knee sleeves are allowed. No suits, lifting straps, knee wraps, or ply sleeves (note this is to minimize gear which may directly increase the force output).
General Rules
- Sportsmanship is expected and required. Strength sports are the greatest sports in the world, let’s keep it that way.
- If you have a question, please ask! I would rather take a minute to clarify something than to see someone have a poor showing due to a misunderstanding
DAY 2: TEST OF THE EINHERJAR STRONGMAN
Date/Time- Sunday, Jan 30th. Action begins at noon.
Location- Viking Performance Training, 141 Greenbag Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501
Weigh-ins- 8:00 – 10:00 am. ***lifters who competed on day 1 can “carry over” their weighin – they do NOT need to weigh in again***
Rules/Safety Briefing- 11:00am. This meeting is mandatory.
Divisions-
Open, Masters, Teen, Novice
Weight Classes (kilos/pounds)***
Women’s – 57/125, 63.5/140, 72.5/160, 82/180, 82+/181+
Men’s – 79.5/175, 91/200, 105/231, 120/265, 120+/266+
*** Strongman Corporation classes are being revamped in the 2022 competitive year! No more Lightweight/Middleweight/Heavyweight, just weight classes! Also no more consolidations! ***
Awards- Strongman worthy awards for 1st place, custom Strongman medals for 2nd and 3rd
Entry- 48 HOUR EARLY BIRD $67 only! Normal entry $87 (Or register for both days!!)
Register for all 2022 shows at once!! All 6 Women’s Shows – $447 ($100 saved!), All 4 Men’s Shows – $299 ($70 saved!)
Contact Info– Jay Handley: (304) 216-7496 or vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com
Events (subject to change): Weights & Medley Details TBA
| Class | Max Keg Over Bar | Max 18″ Deadlift | Press Medley
Log, Axle, Keg |
Front Hold | Carry Medley
Keg, Sandbag, Farmers |
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| Female
125/140 Nov 125/140 Teen 125/140 Masters |
Max! | Max!!!
Starting with 135, then jumping in 25# plate and 45# plate increments
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25 |
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| Female
125/140 Open 160/180 Nov/Teen/Master |
Max! | Max!!!
Starting with 135, then jumping in 25# plate and 45# plate increments |
25 |
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| Female
160/180 Open 181+ Nov/Teen/Master |
Max! | Max!!!
Starting with 135, then jumping in 25# plate and 45# plate increments |
35 | ||||||
| Female
181+ Open Male 175 Teen |
Max! | Max!!!
Starting with 135, then jumping in 25# plate and 45# plate increments |
45 |
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| Male
175 Nov/Master 200/231 Teen |
Max! | Max!!!
Starting with 135, then jumping in 25# plate and 45# plate increments |
45 |
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| Male
175 Open 200/231 Nov/Master 265/266+ Teen |
Max! | Max!!!
Starting with 135, then jumping in 25# plate and 45# plate increments |
55 | ||||||
| Male
200/231 Open 265/266+ Nov/Master |
Max! | Max!!!
Starting with 135, then jumping in 25# plate and 45# plate increments |
55 | ||||||
| Male
265/266+ Open |
Max! | 55 |
Max Keg Over Bar
Women 44”, Men 48” – 1 load in 30 seconds!
Wessels Rule – 3 attempts max, but if you miss you’re out!
Rising weight format. All loads with one keg will be performed before moving on to the next, and competitors may either take the attempt or skip it!
Max 18” Deadlift
Using a Texas Deadlift bar, 30 seconds to reach full lockout and receive the down command!
Wessels Rule – 3 attempts max, but if you miss you’re out!
Rising weight format. All attempts with one weight will be performed before moving on to the next, and competitors may either take the attempt or skip it!
Press Medley
3 implements! Log, Axle, and then Keg for reps!
Competitors have 60 seconds to complete 1 Log Clean & Press, 1 Axle Clean & Press, and then as many Keg Presses from the floor as possible with the time remaining (kegs must touch floor every rep).
Front Medley
A strongman classic – using a kettlebell and holding the handles, holding it out at arms’ length between shoulder and eye level as long as possible!
Carry Medley
3 implements to carry, 30’ each!
Keg, which will have to be set down on a mat… then right there will be a sandbag, to be carried back and set on a mat… and finishing with a Farmer’s Carry, all the way though the line!
Infinite drops allowed, 60 seconds to complete the medley!
General Rules/Usual Stuff
- In the event of a tie in the final standings, podium places will be decided via tiebreaker!
- Sportsmanship is expected and required. This is the greatest sport in the world, let’s keep it that way.
- There will be a pre-event prayer. No one is expected to participate, so please do not feel obligated. All we ask is to be respectful of those that do or do not wish to participate.
- This is a drug free contest. If you are juiced feel free to come cheer on your buddies but please do not bother to sign up. Don’t be surprised if I show up with a duffel bag full of drug testing kits!
- If you have a question, please ask! I would rather take a minute to clarify something than to see someone have a poor showing due to a misunderstanding.
- Registrations are non-refundable due to limited spots!
Test of the Einherjar Weekend 2022
Two days of might, muscle, and mayhem In consideration of your acceptance of this entry, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and my assignees, waive, and release all rights and damages I may have against Paul Mouser, Jerry Handley, Viking Performance Training, Strongman Corporation and all sponsors of the event, their representatives and assigns, for any and all injuries incurred by me in conjunction with this competition and in traveling to and from the event. And in further consideration of permission being granted to me to participate in the Test of the Einherjar Weekend and its related events, I hereby grant Viking Performance Training and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization and all of their agents, successors, licensees, and assigns, the right to photograph or otherwise reproduce (whether by film, tape, still photography or otherwise) my voice, appearance, and name, and to exhibit, distribute, transmit, and/or otherwise exploit any and all media, including without limitation, by means of still photography, motion pictures, radio, television, television motion pictures, video, printing or any other medium now known or hereafter devised, including with respect also to any merchandising, advertising, and/or publicity, and the right to use my name and information about me in any connection with any of the foregoing. The rights granted by me hereunder are granted for the entire universe and shall endure in perpetuity and no further compensation shall be payable to me at anytime in connection therewith. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to obligate Viking Performance Training, and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization, to photograph or otherwise reproduce my voice, appearance or name, or to make use of any rights granted herein. I also understand that the aforementioned rights may be reassigned at any time without further consent. I understand that Viking Performance Training, and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization are videotaping and photographing the Event in express reliance upon foregoing, and I represent and agree that I am free to grant the rights granted to Viking Performance Training and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization hereunder. Therefore I affix my signature below: