Founding 100 Pros

WDHC Pro Division

The Highest Tier of Grip Endurance Athletes

Become the world's first Professional Dead Hang Athlete. Earn your WDHC Pro status by reaching the Freak tier and meeting the time threshold for your weight class. No invitation needed — earn your place through performance.

Pro Qualification Times

Reach the Freak tier and hit these times to qualify for Pro Division. These are the minimum thresholds — faster times mean higher rankings.

Weight Class Minimum Time
Female Division
Heavyweight 6:00
Middleweight 7:00
Lightweight 7:30
Male Division
Heavyweight 7:00
Middleweight 7:30
Lightweight 8:00

How to Qualify

1

Reach Freak Tier

Build your way up through Contender → Challenger → Contender Elite → Freak by submitting verified hang times.

2

Hit Your Threshold

Once in Freak tier, achieve the minimum time for your weight class on a verified submission.

3

Automatic Promotion

Qualifying submissions are automatically flagged. Our team reviews and promotes eligible athletes to Pro.

4

Compete Among the Elite

Join the Pro leaderboard and compete for rankings against the best grip athletes in the world.

Pro Benefits

Pro Leaderboard

Your own exclusive leaderboard. Compete for rankings against other verified Pro athletes.

Gold Badge

Distinctive gold verification badge on all your submissions and profile.

Priority Verification

Expedited review of your submissions — achievements recorded without delay.

Championship Events

Eligibility for exclusive Pro-only competitions and special events.

Community Leadership

Invitations to workshops, mentorship programs, and leadership opportunities.

Founding 100

Be part of history. The first 100 athletes to reach Pro earn founding status and exclusive recognition.

Ready to Compete?

Submit your hang times, climb the ranks, and earn your spot among the elite.

Submit Your Performance