• Axle Deadlift For Reps

Athlete will have 60 seconds to complete as many repetitions as possible. Most reps wins. Athlete will lift the axle barbell until it is fully locked out and must wait for a "down" command to have a rep scored. A "lift" command will be given before the athlete begins each attempt. The weight must come to a dead stop before the "lift" command is given and another rep starts.

Allowed: wrist straps, elbow and knee sleeves, belts, saying "I could deadlift 600 in highschool"

Not Allowed: Tacky in any form, deadlift suits and/or briefs, forklifts

• Axle Clean & Press For Reps

Athlete will have 75 seconds to clean and press an axle bar as many times as possible. max reps wins. Athlete must lift the axle bar from a pair of pads to overhead, head through, feet together, and elbows locked out to receive a "down" command. Athlete must wait for a "down" command for a rep to be scored. The bar must be returned to the pad and re-cleaned each rep. Control the weight to the pad. Overhead drops will result in a zero for the event.

Allowed: knee and elbow sleeves, belts, wraps, belt cleans, grip shirts

Not Allowed: Tacky in any form, straps, slingshots, chain hoists

• Zercher Carry For Distance

Athletes will carry a yoke for maximum distance. 60 sec time cap. Approx. 35 foot course. Yoke must be carried in front in the crux of the athletes arms. No drops allowed outside of the turn around area at the end of each lane.  Distance will be recorded and farthest distance wins. No dragging or sliding the yoke across the floor.

Allowed: knee and elbow sleeves, belts, grip shirts, roller blades

Not Allowed: Tacky in any form, dollys, multiple belts to create a "shelf" to rest the bar on.

• Keg Over Bar

Athletes will have 75 seconds to load a keg over a yoke bar as many times as possible. Most reps wins. Men 56" height women 52". each lane will have a spotter to return the keg to the athlete but it is the athletes responsibility to load the keg in a way that allows for the most efficient return to the athlete.

Allowed: grip shirts, belts, knee and elbow sleeves, yelling "Lightweight Baby!!", gloves

Not Allowed: Tacky in any form

• Hercules Hold

Athletes will attempt to do a Hercules hold for max time. All men will use the same weight as will all women. Best female time and best male time will receive a special prize. 

Allowed: knee and elbow sleeves, belts, having a good attitude for a change.

Not Allowed: Tacky in any form, straps, making excuses when you get beat by a teenager

Competition t shirt must be worn for every event, with the exception of grip shirts.

Weigh in information will be provided closer to the event. Please look for updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as emails.

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REGISTRATION WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL AUG 1 BUT YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT UNLESS YOU SIGN UP BY JULY 13TH 

**No outside food or drink allowed with the exception of Athletes. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL. The venue will have food/drink sales and alcohol.

ALL profits from this competition will be donated to Be Humble Gym (A unique powerlifting gym for individuals with disabilities)