Test of the Einherjar 2023: Super Total & Strongman

***SUPER TOTAL DAY 1***       ***STRONGMAN DAY 2***

***Registration now CLOSED!!!***

 

The hit contest, Test of the Einherjar, returns to Viking Performance Training!

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 8th “Test of the Einherjar”

Supertotal Meet (Weightlifting + Powerlifting)

and…

The Test of Einherjar Strongman

Promoter- Sean Mullican

Contact Info: Please only contact me, Sean Mullican, about this contest. Do not use any other form of communication than what is listed, or your questions may not be answered. I can be found here -> Facebook messenger, email: mullicansean@gmail.com or phone: 301-800-1125

Date/Time- January 28th 2023, the Test begins at 10:00am Saturday. Strongman starts at noon on Sunday, January 29th.

Location- Viking Performance Training, 141 Greenbag Rd., Morgantown WV 26501

Super Total Weigh-ins- Saturday Jan 28th 7:00-8:30am

Strongman Weigh-ins- Sunday Jan 29th 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, $89

Strongman Entry – Normal price, $99

BOTH DAYS – Normal price, $157

A late entry fee will kick in December 31st at midnight, so make sure you register before then!

Supertotal competitors will be capped at 50, Strongman competitors will be capped at 60. Due to a limited number of spots, any and all refunds must be made by November 29th at midnight (60 days prior to the competition), after that, there will be no refunds.

No memberships are necessary for Day 1 Super Total.

Spectators – $10, gets you in both days! Kids 12 & under free.

 

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 29th.  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 weigh-in – 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+

Awards- Strongman worthy awards for 1^st place, custom Strongman medals for 2^nd and 3rd

Events (subject to change):

Class		Max keg over bar		Max 18″ Deadlift		Press Medley Log, Axle, Keg		Carry Medley Keg, Sandbag, Farmer’s		Hercules Hold
Female 125/140 Nov 125/140 Teen 125/140 Masters		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		83/93/73 (10″ log)		125/100/110		75 per hand
Female 125/140 Open 160/180/181+ Novice 160/180/181+ Teen 160/180/181+ Masters		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		103/113/73 (10″ log)		150/150/120		90 per hand
Female 160/180 Open 181+ Open		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		123/133/100 (10″ log)		180/150/138		115 per hand
Male 175 Novice 175 Teen 175 Masters		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		123/133/100 (10″ log)		180/150/138		115 per hand
175 Open 200/231 Novice 200/231 Teen 200/231 Masters		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		143/153/150 (10″ log)		200/200/172		125 per hand
265/266+ Novice 265/266+ Teen 265/266+ Masters		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		165/173/150 (12″ log)		240/250/222		125 per hand
Male 200/231 Open		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		235/243/200 (12″ log)		240/250/242		145 per hand
Male 265/266+ Open		Max!		Max! Starts at 135. Jumps in 25# and 45# plate increments		255/263/240 (12″ log)		280/280/272		160 per hand

 

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!

Here are the weights of the kegs we have, Weights written in bold signify that that particular weight will be made available via a loadable Bartos power keg

73, 100, 125, 135, 150, 160, 170, 185, 205, 225, 240, 260, 285, 319, 340, 360, 380, etc… (we will continue to make 20 pound jumps until we can no longer load the keg, at which point we will make it max height. We aren’t sure how heavy we can load it but it is probably close to if not more than 500 lbs!)

Equipment allowed: Chalk/liquid chalk, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, belts (no belt stacking, one soft belt underneath and one hard belt on top is allowed, no more than one hard belt)

Not allowed: tacky, tacky towel, grip shirts, anything else sticky, knee wraps or anything with buckles/straps, power pants of any kind

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! Weight jumps will be in 25 pound plate and 45 pound plate increments (start at 135 then go to 185, 225, 275, 315, etc)

Equipment allowed: Chalk/liquid chalk, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, wrist straps, belts (no belt stacking, one soft belt underneath and one hard belt on top is allowed, no more than one hard belt)

Not allowed: “grip hooks”, knee wraps or anything with buckles/straps, power pants of any kind

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).

Equipment allowed: Chalk/liquid chalk, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, belts (no belt stacking, one soft belt underneath and one hard belt on top is allowed, no more than one hard belt)

Not allowed: tacky towel, grip shirts, anything else sticky, elbow “wraps” or anything with buckles/straps, power pants of any kind

Carry Medley

3 implements to carry, 30’ each!

Keg, which will have to be set down on the floor upright… then right there will be a sandbag, to be carried back… and finishing with a Farmer’s Carry, all the way though the line!

Infinite drops allowed, 60 seconds to complete the medley!

Equipment allowed: Chalk/liquid chalk, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, belts (no belt stacking, one soft belt underneath and one hard belt on top is allowed, no more than one hard belt)

Not allowed: tacky towel, grip shirts, anything else sticky, power pants of any kind

Hercules Hold

Staff will help lower the implement until the competitor is holding all of the weight, at which point time will start. Competitors will hold on to the implement for as long as they can at the weight listed for their weight class. This is a max time event, longest time wins!

Equipment allowed: Chalk/liquid chalk, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, belts

Not allowed: wrist straps or any grip aid of any kind, tacky towel, chalk with any additives, anything else sticky

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 after 60 days until the event due to limited spots!