2020 Arnold Strongman Classic

The 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic was a strongman contest that took place in Columbus, Ohio, from March 6–7, 2020 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Arnold Strongman Classic is the finale of the Arnold Strongman Tour and is seen as one of the biggest and most prestigious strongmen events on the circuit.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's competition was closed to general spectators with the crowd consisting of the athletes' family or team members.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson won the competition for the third time, becoming only the second man to win the competition three consecutive times after Žydrūnas Savickas. Mateusz Kieliszkowski finished a close 2nd, while Martins Licis secured the 3rd place.

Qualifying
To qualify for the Arnold Strongman Classic, athletes have to either win a sanctioned event on the Arnold Classic Tour or gain enough points to be invited through a wildcard system. Athletes that qualified and their method for qualification are as follows:

Event 1: Trial by Stone

 * Weight: 1 x 124.75 kg stone overhead press, 1 x 136 kg stone overhead press, 1 x 165.5 kg natural stone load, 1 x 181.5 kg natural stone load, 1 x 186 kg Husafell Stone carry.
 * Time Limit: 60 seconds per stone.
 * Course Length: 15.25 m
 * Notes: Stones must be attempted in ascending order. Each stone apparatus is worth a differing number of points. The order of the event will be determined by number of points, then time.

Event 2: Bag Over Bar

 * Weight: 25 – going up in 2.25 kg increments.
 * Bar Height: 4.5 m
 * Time Limit: 30 seconds per throw
 * Notes: All athletes start at 25 kg. Athletes are allowed to skip weights.

Event 3: Wheel of Pain

 * Weight: 9072 kg for max distance.
 * Time Limit: 60 seconds.
 * Notes: Athletes are only to push using their hands and shoulders. Neck usage is not allowed.

Event 4: Elephant Bar Deadlift

 * Time Limit: 60 seconds per lift
 * Notes: 3 lifts per athlete. Figure-8 straps and deadlift suit are not allowed.

Event 5: Frame Carry

 * Weight: 400 kg
 * Course Length: 10.7 m ramp
 * Time Limit: 30 seconds
 * Notes: No straps are allowed. Fastest time wins, then distance. ''

Event 6: Strategic Cyr Dumbbell Challenge

 * Weight: 124–150 kilograms (274–330 lb)
 * Time Limit: 90 seconds