Qualification
Clear the time for your class
Pro is verified 18+. Under 18 who hit the same times are Youth Pro. A verified hang on the official 1.25 in / 32 mm bar that clears your class threshold ranks you on the Pro leaderboard. Verified-only. No separate Pro submission. Your verified hang is your entry.
Women
Verified hang - bodyweight class
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Heavyweight 180 lbs and up4:30
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Middleweight 130-179 lbs5:00
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Lightweight under 130 lbs6:00
Men
Verified hang - bodyweight class
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Heavyweight 225 lbs and up5:00
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Middleweight 160-224 lbs6:00
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Lightweight under 160 lbs7:00
Class is set by bodyweight on your verified submission. Your best verified time sets your rank in class. Official bar 1.25 in / 32 mm, verified-only. See rules for equipment and video requirements.
Am I close?
Estimate your class threshold. Pro still requires a verified hang.
Path to Pro
How it works
Clear your class
Clear your class threshold on a verified hang and you automatically get your Pro card on your Athlete Portal profile and the public leaderboard. No separate application.
Founding Pro - 2027
Qualifying hangs earn founding Pro class on the roster and put you first in line for the 2027 Pro Championship field.
The kit
What a new Pro gets
WDHC Pro is earned, not purchased. That is the Strongman model, not a paid license. Your Pro badge is live on the board and in your portal the day you qualify.
Pro status
Gold PRO badge on the board and in your Athlete Portal. Founding numbers lock in for the first 50.
Pro events
You are qualified for future in-person and virtual Pro events.
2027 Pro field
Your best verified hang in class is your championship entry. No extra form. No annual license fee.
Stay tuned for future announcements on prizes and other Pro perks.
Roster
Current Pro qualifiers
Pro is earned on the board. Live roster from the official athletes API. Qualifiers appear when a verified hang on the 1.25 in / 32 mm bar clears the class threshold. 1 on the founding roster. View the leaderboard
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a separate Pro submission?
No. Submit a normal verified hang. If your time clears the threshold for your gender and weight class, you are automatically in Pro class.
Can an open (unverified) hang qualify?
No. Pro class requires a verified hang that meets the official rulebook standards for equipment, video, and review.
How is my weight class set?
By bodyweight on your verified submission. Your class is locked to that weigh-in for ranking purposes. See the rulebook for details.
What happens when founding 50 fills?
Founding class is reserved for the first 50 qualifiers. After that, new Pros still earn Pro class and rank in their weight division. Founding status simply closes.
Do I get a physical Pro card in the mail?
Not right now. Physical kits are on pause. Your Pro status is live on the board and in the portal as soon as you qualify. Stay tuned for future announcements on prizes and other Pro perks. We do not charge a license fee for Pro.
Earn your spot
Founding 50 is open. Qualify on a verified hang and your Pro badge goes live. Stay tuned for future announcements on prizes and other Pro perks.