Welcome to the official Infomation page For Steel and Stone.
A Head-to-Head tournament strongman competition
Head-to-Head, One on one, no distractions no one else just you, your opponent, Steel & Stone.
Tournament Format
This competition runs as a four-athlete bracket. FOR NOW
Athletes are randomly drawn into two opening head-to-head matchups. The winners advance to the Winners Final. The losers are not eliminated — they move into the Losers Bracket for a second chance.
The winner of the Winners Final progresses directly to the Grand Final. The loser drops into the Losers Final to face the remaining athlete from the Losers Bracket.
The winner of the Losers Final advances to the Grand Final.
The Grand Final determines 1st and 2nd place.
The winner of the Losers Final finishes 3rd.
The first athlete eliminated in the Losers Bracket finishes 4th.
STRENGTH STANDARDS
THESE STANDARDS ARE A MINIMUM LEVEL OF STRENGTH REQUIRED FOR EACH DIVISION**
THESE STANDARDS ARE CURRENT FOR 2026
MEN
OPENS - 220 X5 / 250 X5
INTER 160 X5 / 200 X5
NOVICE 110 X5 / 130X5
BB/AXEL DEADLIFT
FLOOR TO OVER HEAD BB/LOG
OPENS - 100 / 115
INTER 70 / 90
NOVICE 50 /65
ATLAS STONE OVER BAR
OPENS 110
INTER 90
NOVICE 70
WOMEN
OPENS - 220 X5 / 250 X5
INTER 160 X5 / 200 X5
NOVICE 110 X5 / 130X5
BB/AXEL DEADLIFT
OPENS - 100 / 115
INTER 70 / 90
NOVICE 50 /65
FLOOR TO OVER HEAD BB/LOG
ATLAS STONE OVER BAR
OPENS 110
INTER 90
NOVICE 70
WHY STRENGTH STANDARDS?
We’ve chosen to use strength standards instead of traditional weight classes to create fair, competitive, head-to-head matchups in a fast-paced format. it’s about aligning capability, so every matchup captivating
The objective is simple: keep every division tight and competitive,We want battles that come down to execution, not mismatches. By setting clear minimum standards, we’re raising the floor of each division so that every athlete stepping onto the floor is capable of putting up a genuine fight, regardless of who they draw first.
This format rewards well-rounded strength, composure under pressure, and the ability to perform when it counts. You might dominate one event and get exposed in the next but that’s part of it. It forces accountability, highlights weaknesses, and gives you something concrete to build on. No hiding behind favourable matchups or playing it safe, just direct competition, where every round matters and every performance counts.
FAQS
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This would be a completly random draw so you will have no idea who it will be
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Each division will have its own “Strength Standards” posted. These are the minimum performance benchmarks we expect competitors to be able to hit. This helps keep the competition fair, balanced, and competitive across all divisions.
Final event weights will be selected once ticket sales close and all athlete information has been collected. The weights will then be determined based on the information provided by competitors.
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The weights for all events will be released closer to competition dates once all althleates have signed up, in the meantime we will have our “Strength Standartds” up each year, they WILL change each year and will give you a good indication on what you should be triaing