OSG European Championships
Online Qualifier

Earn your invite to the 2025 OSG European Championships

The 2025 OSG European Championships online qualifier
April 1st - May 23rd

  • We will be inviting the TOP 10 from each division to the 2025 OSG European Championships.

  • Video submissions will STOP on May 23rd.

  • You DO NOT need to weigh in during the videos.

  • You will choose your division in your profile. (For example: If you walk around at 242lbs / 110kg but compete at 231lbs / 105kg, you would choose 105kg as your division.)

  • Competition videos are NOT accepted. You must do the lift and film it as required.

  • Videos will be reviewed and invites sent in June.

The Events

Max Log Clean & Press

Athlete will perform a log clean and press for maximum weight within 60 seconds.

Video Requirements:

  • Video must be one continuous shot.

  • Immediately before or after the press is performed, the weight must be confirmed on camera.

    • Option 1 - The camera must zoom in close to the weights on the bar to confirm weight being lifted. This will require removing the weights individually to ensure the camera can confirm weights.

    • Option 2 - The entire implement may be weighed and the result shown on camera.

  • The log must be weighed on video to confirm weight.

Rules:

  • Log can be cleaned from the ground or from pads below knees.

  • For the lift to count, feet must be in line with each other and head must be in line with the arms. Elbow, knees, and hips must be locked out and stable.

  • Log can be any size or type but must be a diameter between 10in/25cm - 13in/33cm.

  • All supportive gear is allowed.

  • Press, push press, push jerk, and split jerk allowed.

  • Implement cannot touch your head at any point.

Your score is the weight of the log in LBS or KG.

Axle Deadlift 5 Rep Max

Athlete will perform a conventional deadlift with an axle barbell 5 times for maximum weight within 60 seconds.

Video Requirements:

  • Video must be one continuous shot.

  • Immediately before or after the deadlift is performed, the weight must be confirmed on camera.

    • Option 1 - The camera must zoom in close to the weights on the bar to confirm weight being lifted. This will require removing the weights individually to ensure the camera can confirm weights.

    • Option 2 - The entire implement may be weighed and the result shown on camera.

  • The axle must be weighed on video to confirm weight.

Rules:

  • Axle must be at least 1.9in/4.8cm.

  • Deadlift height must be from standard size weight plates and from the ground without pads.

  • For the lift to count, athlete must demonstrate full lockout with their hips and knees locked out, and their shoulders neutral.

  • All supportive gear is allowed. (Including deadlift suits)

  • Straps and chalk are allowed.

  • Dropping the bar from the top at lockout is NOT allowed. (You must have control on the way down. Your knees and hips must release before your hands.)

  • Sumo is NOT allowed. (Hands must be wider than knees)

Your score is the weight of the deadlift in LBS or KG.

Sandbag Carry for Rounds within 60 Seconds

Athlete will pick up from the ground and carry a sandbag 20ft/6m and drop it. The athlete will then repeat this process back and forth for as many rounds as possible within 60 seconds.

Video Requirements:

  • Video must be one continuous shot.

  • Immediately before or after the lift is performed, the sandbag weight and course distance must be confirmed on camera.

  • The sandbag must be weighed on video to confirm weight.

Rules:

  • Sandbag weight must be within 5lb/2.27kg of the following weights for your division:

    • 308.5lb/140kg Sandbag

      • Mens - Open

    • 264.5lb/120kg Sandbag

      • Mens - 105kg

      • Mens Masters 40+

      • Mens - 90kg

    • 220.5lb/100kg Sandbag

      • Mens - 80kg

      • Mens Masters 50+

    • 176.5lb/80kg Sandbag

      • Womens - Open

      • Womens - 82kg

      • Womens - 73kg

      • Womens Masters 40+

    • 132.5lb/60kg Sandbag

      • Womens - 64kg

  • Sandbag must be a standard cylinder shape and style.

  • Sandbag must start from the ground.

  • All supportive gear is allowed.

Your score is the number of rounds completed within 60 seconds.

How to submit your videos

Step 1:

  • Create an account or login to your existing account.
    Note: There is a cost to the membership at www.OfficialStrongman.com.

Step 2:

  • Go to the Profile page in the top navigation.

Step 3:

  • Update your profile to include:

    • Age

    • Bodyweight

    • Country

    • Gender

    NOTE: You won’t appear on the leaderboard without this information.

Steps 4 - 6:

  • Locate the EVENT section on the right.

  • For each event listed, click on the NOT ENTERED button.

  • A window will appear, choose your file and upload your video.

  • Type in the weight lifted in kilograms or pounds based on your account preferences.

Step 7:

  • Go to the Ranking page.

  • Confirm you show up on the rankings page.

  • Confirm your videos load correctly.

If you have problems uploading:
Please email info@officialstrongman.com for help.

If you have any other questions about the Online Qualifier:
Please email lynn@trainstrongman.com for help.