SST ARMLIFTING WINTER CLASSIC
Hosted by: Summit Strength Training | Sanctioned by Armlifting USA
Date: JANUARY 10, 2026
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

Registration closes on 12/27/25.
If you’d like a competition shirt, you must be registered by 12/20/25.

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

*If you don’t see a weight class that fits you, feel free to email or text me — I can add a class if we can't figure out where to put you. I’ve set up the current weight classes to encourage more competition and minimize single-competitor divisions.

*To be on the leaderboard, 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

ROGUE DOUBLE OVERHAND AXLE BAR DEADLIFT

Use a Rogue Axle Bar

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.

ARM ASSASSIN SAXON BAR DEADLIFT

Use a 3”x4” Saxon Bar

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.

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.

Blocks under the feet are allowed if needed.

*For all events, chalk only. No liquid chalk. Chief referee gives the down signal. No video appeals.