The armlifting series will be held along with The Central Texas Classic USAPL powerlifting.

Please Read: VIDEO OF TOP LIFTS: To accurately judge the events, video submission will need to be provided for all lifts. This is the athlete’s responsibility to record and provide the videos.

Spectator Fee: $10

Membership: Athletes must be members of Armlifting USA and can sign up on ArmliftingUSA.com for $20.00 for one year.

FORMAT: Unlimited attempts (60 sec. time limit on each attempt) in a last man standing contest. If the athlete misses an attempt, he or she is done for that event. THE ATHLETE IS NOT ALLOWED TO GO BACK DOWN AND TRY A LIGHTER WEIGHT.

WEIGH-INS: June 7th @ Civic Center at 10:00 am The weigh-ins have to be on the morning of the contest. Contest promoters are responsible for providing an accurate scale to conduct weigh-ins.

Event 1: One hand 1.75" Raptor DL

Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O85ElUj0wqJk47mDxbIW4NDJ6bFX60Rd/view?usp=sharing

Info and videos are on armliftingusa.com in case the above doesn't work

An authentic current-model 1.75” Raptor handle must be used, it cannot have been modified in any way, and it must be inspected to ensure that it revolves: holding the handle, lift the metal frame and rotate it until it is horizontal (parallel to the ground). Release the metal frame to demonstrate that it rotates back to its original vertical position (pointing toward the ground) under its own weight. The lift starts with the weight in between the lifter’s feet, using a 10”-15" loading pin and carabiner.
The lifter grabs the 1.75” Raptor handle in approximately its center and lifts with the handle remaining approximately parallel to the ground.
A thumbless grip is NOT permitted.
A hook grip, also known as a thumb lock grip, is NOT permitted.
The off hand (non-lifting hand) may not make contact with the body during the lift.
Any contact between the lifter's hand and the non-revolving portion of the handle disqualifies the lift; and other than incidental contact, the hand or 1.75” Raptor handle must not touch the body before the lift is completed—dragging the hand or handle up the leg is cause for an immediate "No lift."
The lifter must fully straighten up (head up, back erect, legs and hips locked out); once standing straight, the lifter must maintain control of the lift before getting a down signal from the referee, and must then return the weight to the ground. Contact must be maintained between the lifter's hand and the handle until the weight is resting on the floor. Ordinary chalk (magnesium carbonate) may be used on the lifter's hand, but nothing else is permitted (tacky, liquid chalk, and wrist wraps, for example, are specifically disallowed).
The athlete has 60 seconds to complete the lift once their name is called.
The non-lifting hand must be clear of the body.
There shall be a chief referee who will have the final decision on the lift.
There is no video appeal process.

Event 2: Two Hand DOH Blue Fat Gripz DL

Video Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZeGhiydr25muNGiC7

1. Genuine Blue Fat Gripz (BFG) must be used along with a full-sized bar (either 20kg or 45#).

2. The bar used may be a deadlift bar. It must be 27mm in diameter or more.

3. The plates must either be calibrated or have been weighed on a proven scale.

4. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. Ordinary chalk (magnesium carbonate) may

be used on the lifter's hands, but nothing else is permitted (liquid chalk, tacky, and wrist wraps,for example, are specifically disallowed).

5. The Blue Fat Gripz (BFG) must be gripped with the knuckles on both hands facing forward (away from the body) with a double overhand grip.

6. Thumbless and hook grips are prohibited.

7. The athlete must complete the lift with knees locked,the shoulders back, and thehead up, awaiting the referee’s down signal. The barbell must be lowered to theplatform while maintaining a grip on or contact with the barbell. The referee(s) thenindicates whether the lift was passed or not.

8. Resting the barbell on the thighs or any downward movement will disqualify the lift,as would failure to await the down signal or dropping the bar.

9. A sumo style is permitted and the feet may move after the lifter has received thedown signal.

10. There shall be a chief referee and an official timekeeper.

Event 3: Grip Genie/IronMind Hub (Freestyle) DL

Video Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dcyDHUdvY1m7meMB8

I1. The Grip Genie Hub or IronMind Hub may be used. It must be an authentic currentmodel; it cannot have been modified or tampered with in any way.

2. Ordinary chalk (magnesium carbonate) may be used on the lifting hand, but nothing else is permitted (liquid chalk, tacky, and wrist wraps, for example, are specifically disallowed).

3. Weight is hung from the Hub using a 10”-15" loading pin and carabiner.

4. The lifter grabs the Hub in approximately its center and lifts with the Hub remaining approximately parallel to the ground.

5. The fingers may be arranged in any combination or grip providing that they are

Above the flange (flat part of the hub)
Around the perimeter of the hub (not inside the circle)
Not all fingers have to be in contact with the hub at the start of the lift

6. The lifter must stand up straight; this is defined as head up, back straight, hips locked out, and knees locked out.

7. The hand not holding the Hub must be clear of the body and NOT push off of the leg.

8. Once standing straight, the lifter waits for a downsignal from the referee before returning the weight to the ground. Contact mustbe maintained by the lifter's hand and the Hub until the weight is resting on the floor. The referee then indicates if the lift was accepted.

9. The lifter may use either hand to complete the lift.

10. In contest situations, the lifter is given 1 minute to complete the lift after his/hername is called; during that minute, there is no limit to how many times the lifter may try to complete the lift.

11. There shall be a chief referee who will have the final decision on the lift.

12. There is no video appeal process

Please call, text, or email for any information Jade Dickens rsp_tx17@gmail.com or 254-223-1954

Video: Please Watch it demonstrates the lifts as well as the rules