2025 Arnold Strongman Classic


The 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic was the 23rd Arnold Strongman Classic competition which took place in Columbus, Ohio from 28 February–1 March 2025 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Event results

Event 1: Elephant Bar Max Deadlift

Time Limit: 60 seconds per liftNotes: 3 lifts per athlete, weights to be submitted before each round.

Event 2: Overhead medley

Weight: dumbbell worth 1 point, stone press worth 1 point, log worth 1 point per repetition, worth 10 points per repetition.Time Limit: 2 minutes

Event 3: Timber carry

Weight: timber frame along a inclined ramp for the fastest time or else greatest distance.Time Limit: 30 secondsNotes: Raw/ no straps allowed. Timber may be dropped and picked up.

Event 4: The big jerk

Behind the neck olympic style jerk with the weight starting from blocks.Notes: 4 lifts per athlete

Event 5: Timber trial

Weight: Carry and load two logs one weighing 140 kilograms the other weighing 156 kilograms on to a 500 kilogram sled then drag it backwards down a course.Time Limit: 1 minute 30 seconds

Event 6: Stone to shoulder

Weight: atlas stone worth 10 points per repetition or a atlas stone worth 1 points per repetition.Time Limit: 2 minutes