Cost:
Free


Event Type:
On-Campus


Open To:
ARC Members

Join the ARC for our in-house 1 REP MAX Competition on March 14 – register now and come ready to lift!

You’ll have three attempts at a 1-rep-max bench, squat, or deadlift – or, you can record and submit your best attempt at a 1-rep-max in a friendly competition to show off your strength and progress.

  • Bench Press: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Squat: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Deadlift: 4:00pm to 5:00pm

When registering for the event, please make sure to select the correct date of March 14.

Video submissions will be open from March 10 until March 14 at 10:00pm. You can film at your campus gym, local gym facility (if permitted), or at home. Please send all online submissions to Alexandra Laneville by email lanevia@algonquincollege.com.

*You must be an active ARC member to participate.


More About This Event

Squat Competition Rules:

  • Three attempts at a 1 rep. maximum. Winner is calculated by body weight to lift weight ratio.
  • Your second and third attempts must be equal or greater to your previous attempt.
  • Squat Depth: Must be below parallel.
  • Knees will need to be locked at both the beginning and end of the movement.
  • You cannot step forward or backward, or move your feet laterally while squatting.
  • You cannot touch your elbows and arms with your legs to support the movement.
  • You cannot double bounce at the bottom or have any downward movement of the bar.
  • Bodyweight submitted as an estimate. Everyone will be weighed in on Competition Day.
  • Swearing or arguing with the ref or other competitors will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification.

Bench Press Competition Rules:

  • Three attempts at a 1 rep. maximum. Winner is calculated by body weight to lift weight ratio. 
  • Your second and third attempts must be equal or greater to your previous attempt.
  • Following Cues of Start, Press, Rack
  • Feet must be flat on the ground throughout entire lift.
  • Arms must be locked out at the beginning and ending of the lift.
  • Head, shoulders and posterior must be touching the bench at all times.
  • Barbell must touch the chest in a controlled manner (Bouncing off chest is not permitted).
  • On the upwards motion, barbell is not allowed to be lowered.
  • Bodyweight submitted as an estimate. Everyone will be weighed in on Competition Day.
  • Swearing or arguing with the ref or other competitors will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification.

Deadlift Competition Rules:

  • Three attempts at a 1 rep. maximum. Winner is calculated by body weight to lift weight ratio.
  • Your second and third attempts must be equal or greater to your previous attempt.
  • Bar cannot travel downward on the up phase of the lift.
  • You must stand erect with the shoulders, back and knees locked at completion of the lift.
  • You must return the bar to the floor while maintaining control with both hands.
  • Bodyweight submitted as an estimate. Everyone will be weighed in on competition day.
  • Swearing or arguing with the ref or other competitors will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification.

Approved Equipment: 

  • Wrist Wraps
  • Chalk
  • Knee Sleeves
  • Squat Pad
  • Weightlifting Belt
  • Shoes Required

Disclaimer for online submissions:

“Please be advised that these movements, as with all, requires proper technique. To avoid any injury, we suggest you have prior knowledge and/or experience with this movement. If you are new to these movements and would still like to attempt it, we advise you seek out assistance from a fitness professional. Attempt this competition at your own risk.”


Additional Information

Accessibility

We are committed to providing accessibility for all. Please contact the Students' Association by phone at (613) 727-4723 x7711 or via email at studentsassociation@algonquincollege.com for more information.

Parking

Paid parking is in effect at all times. Red Parking Lot 8 is the closest possible lot to our venue. Parking is a $6.00 flat rate on weekends and after 5:00pm on weekdays in Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12. See Algonquin College Parking Services for the parking map.

Smoking

Algonquin College is a non-smoking campus. See the Algonquin College Smoke-Free Campus Policy for more details.