Strength athletics in the United States

American Strongman Corporation ("ASC") is the sole sanctioning body for all professional American strength athletes and organizes the annual America's Strongest Man contest,[1] as well as the NAS US Amateur National Championships, the winner of which receives their pro card to compete in professional contests.

America's Strongest Man is an annual strongman competition held in the United States and featuring only American athletes.

America's Strongest Woman was initiated in 2021 and features both American and foreign athletes residing and training in the United States.

[24] North America's Strongest Man is an annual strongman competition consisting of athletes from both United States and Canada.

The Amateur US Nationals were created in 1997 and are held annually in various locations throughout the United States, with the winner of each weight class earning their pro card to compete professionally.