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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.”
