Event: The Iron Feast Sponsored by Pique Medical

Date: November 23,2024

Location: Fit Body U - 725 Larry Power Rd, Bourbonnais IL 60914

Entry Fee: $50 dollars (part of the proceeds will go to Project headspace and timing)

 Join us for an exhilarating Powerlifting Contest on November 23th, at Fitbody U in Bourbonnais, Illinois! This event is the perfect opportunity for lifters of all levels to showcase their strength, compete for top honors, and support a meaningful cause (Project Headspace and Timing. The contest Kicks off at 11am, featuring intense battles in the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift.

There will be a class dedicated specifically to our veterans, active service, and first responders. The Hero Class

Early weigh ins 11/22 from 5pm to 7pm at Fit Body U - Day of contest weigh ins will be at 10am 

Event 1: The Squat - Athlete will have 3 attempts for maximum weight. 

• Athlete will give opening weight at weigh in and following weight after each attempt.
• You will be told when the bar is ready - you will take the weight - show control of the weight - you will receive a squat command - hit depth with hip crease in line with knee - show control at the top - you will be given a rack command.
• Knee sleeves, Knee wraps, wrist wraps, grip shirt, soft belt or hard belt allowed - No Suits, Briefs, or Tacky

Event 2: The Bench Press - Athlete will have 3 attempts for maximum weight

• Athlete will give opening weight at weigh in and following weight after each attempt.
• You will be told when the bar is ready - when taking the bench feet must remain still - backside must maintain contact with the bench along with the shoulders (arching is allowed) - you will have the option for a lift off - show control of the weight - you will be given two commands (one to start the bench and the other to rack), Elbows must reach the shoulder plane
• Knee sleeves, wrist wraps, grip shirt, soft belt or hard belt allowed - No Suits, multi ply shirts, or Tacky

Event 3: The Deadlift - Athlete will have 3 attempts for maximum weight

• Athlete will give opening weight at weigh in and following weight after each attempt.
• you will be told when the bar is loaded - you will be asked if you are ready - when ready you will make your attempt - hitching is allowed - must show hips locked put and shoulders back - you will be given a down command - do not drop the weight for which your attempt will not count. (If you happen to soil yourself, please be prepared to clean it up)
• Knee sleeves, wrist wraps, lifting straps, knee wraps, soft or hard belt allowed - No suits, briefs, lifting hooks, or tacky

Supporting a Cause:

  Part of the proceeds will benefit Project Headspace and Timing, a non-profit organization dedicated to our veterans. By participating in this event, you will not only challenge your physical limits but also contribute to helping veterans that are in need. 

Sponsors

Pique Medical - Main event sponsors and will also have clinical packages available 

Fit Body U - Venue sponsor without Mike Nuemann this wouldn't be possible. 

Stacked Nutrition - Prize sponsor, local supplement store.