FAT GRIP GAUNTLET OVERVIEW

Think your grip is unbeatable? Step up and prove it at the inaugural Fat Grip Gauntlet.

Challenge yourself in four grip-strength events. The athlete with the highest combined score across all events will be crowned the Fat Grip Gauntlet Champion and win a full set of Fat Gripz.

OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED ARMLIFTING USA EVENT
This is an official Armlifting USA sanctioned event. All competitors must have an active Armlifting USA membership in order to compete.

Membership Registration: www.armliftingusa.com/membership

WEIGHT CLASSES AND STANDARDS

Men's Heavyweight - over 220 pounds or 100 kilograms:

• Black Fat Gripz for two-hand deadlift, orange Fat Gripz for one-hand deadlift & blue Fat Gripz for dead hang
• 45-pound plates for farmer's carry

Men's Lightweight to Middleweight - under 220 pounds or 100 kilograms:

• Black Fat Gripz for two-hand deadlift, orange Fat Gripz for one-hand deadlift & blue Fat Gripz for dead hang
• 45-pound plates for farmers carry

Women's Middleweight to Heavyweight - over 165 pounds or 75 kilograms:

• Black Fat Gripz for two-hand deadlift, orange Fat Gripz for one-hand deadlift & blue Fat Gripz for dead hang
• 35-pound plates for farmer's carry

Women's Lightweight - under 165 pounds or 75 kilograms:

• Black Fat Gripz for two-hand deadlift, orange Fat Gripz for one-hand deadlift & blue Fat Gripz for dead hang
• 25-pound plates for farmer's carry

EVENTS AND RULES

1. Max Two-Hand Deadlift (Black Fat Gripz):

• Three attempts using a rising bar
• Fat Gripz on Rogue Ohio Bar
• No straps, hooks, or chalk
• The crease of the grips must face your palms so that it doesn't make contact with your fingers/fingertips
• Conventional or sumo stance allowed
• Lift must be locked out and held until the down command is given
• You must return the bar with control to the ground (no drops) for the lift to count
• Heaviest successful lift counts

2. Max One-Hand Deadlift (Orange Fat Gripz):

• Same as above, but with one hand
• Lift can be performed in front of the shins or suitcase-style
• Your none-lifting hand must remain free from your legs, knees or barbell during the entire lift
• You must return the bar with control to the ground (no drops) for the lift to count
• Heaviest successful lift counts

3. Max Distance Bumper Plate Farmer's Carry

• Pinch grip bumper plates, one in each hand
• Walk as far as possible without dropping the plates
• Distance measured at point of drop
• Furthest distance wins

4. Max Dead Hang (Blue Fat Gripz):

• Hang from pull-up bar using Fat Gripz
• Thumbs must be wrapped around and inside the outside edge of the grips (no thumb over/open-hand)
• The crease of the grips must face your palms so that it doesn't make contact with your fingers/fingertips
• No straps or hooks
• Longest hang time wins

SCORING AND PRIZES

Scoring is based on athlete rankings within each weight class.
Top male and female competitors in each class will win a new pair of Fat Gripz & GASP/Better Bodies gift bags.
The overall champion will receive:

• A complete set of all three Fat Gripz sizes
• Free entry to the next Fat Grip Gauntlet
• Recognition on Armlifting USA's leaderboard
• Social media shoutouts and serious bragging rights

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Register now at www.armliftingusa.com/membership for your annual membership as well as through Iron Podium for this specific event.
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, warm-up, and the rules briefing!

ADDITIONAL INFO

Where to buy Fat Gripz:

www.fatgripz.com

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Spectators are welcome.

For questions, contact event coordinator Dillon Bramblitt.

Follow the event on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fatgripgauntlet