ARMLIFTING USA SUPER SERIES STAGE 2
Hosted by: Summit Strength Training | Sanctioned by Armlifting USA
Date: AUGUST 23, 2025
Location: USA FITNESS, 160 N Main St, Carver, MA 02330
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Rules Briefing: 9:30 AM
Doors Open: 8:30 AM

*If everyone shows up early, we can start early.

QUALIFICATION INFO

All competition lifts must be submitted by video (will be the responsibility of each athlete) to Riccardo Magni @armliftingusa Instagram or Riccardo@armliftingusa.com

Armlifting USA membership required on the day of competition and must be verified before competing. https://armliftingusa.com/membership

EVENT RULES & STANDARDS

2” COUNTRY CRUSH DEADLIFT

Must use a legitimate, unmodified current model Country Crush Handle.

Handle must revolve freely. Use a 15" Olympic loading pin and carabiner.

Lift starts between the feet. No thumbless grip.

Handle must stay approximately parallel to the ground.

No dragging the implement or hand up the leg or body.

Full lockout: back erect, hips and knees locked. Wait for the down signal.

Must return weight under control with hand on the handle until it touches the ground.

1-minute time limit per attempt, unlimited tries within that minute.

Chalk only. No tacky, liquid chalk, or wrist wraps.

SAXON BAR DEADLIFT

Use a 3”x4” Saxon Bar with standard full-size (450 mm) plates.

Plates must be calibrated or verified on a certified scale.

60 seconds per attempt, unlimited tries within that time.

Double overhand grip only. Knuckles face forward.

Full lockout: head up, hips and knees locked, shoulders back. Wait for the down signal.

No fingers or hands may go under the bar.

No knee rebending to support the bar at lockout.

IPF-style rules apply:

No resting the bar on the thighs

No downward motion

No bar drops

Must wait for the down command

Sumo stance allowed. Feet may move only after the down command.

Chief referee has final say. No video appeals.

GFC/HILT ONE ARM DEADLIFT

Use an official Rogue Grandfather Clock or Grip Genie HILT.

Use Olympic loading pin (max height: 15”) and carabiner.

Handle must stay approximately perpendicular to the ground. No thumbless grip.

Lockout: head up, back erect, hips and knees fully extended.

Non-lifting hand must not contact the body.

No fingers underneath the implement.

Wait for down signal; weight must return to ground under control with hand on handle.

If weight is spinning at lockout, no down signal will be given.

Incidental contact with legs is allowed; supporting the weight on legs is not.

1-minute time limit per attempt, unlimited tries within that time.

Chalk only. No liquid chalk, tacky, or wraps.

Blocks under the feet are allowed if needed.

Chief referee gives the down signal. No video appeals.

COMPETITION SHIRTS

Want a comp shirt? You MUST register by Sunday, August 10th.
Late registrations are welcome, but you won’t get a shirt if you miss the cutoff.