LOG LIFT RULES

1. Competitors have 60 seconds to complete each lift after receiving the judge’s signal.
2. The log must be controlled to the ground; throwing the implement is prohibited. There is no requirement to return the log to the chest during descent, only control it to the ground.
3. Any dropped lift results in a failed attempt, and no count will be given. Competitors may retry a failed lift within their allotted 60 seconds.
4. Each competitor is allowed three attempts.
5. Competitors nominate their opening attempt for both events during the check-in.
6. Once nominated, competitors cannot reduce their weight after a failed or completed attempt.
7. No minimum weight increase due to international events using different units (lbs or kgs).
8. No points awarded if no complete lifts are counted.
9. A lift is completed when the judge calls “down” with locked knees, hips, and shoulders, and head through.
10. Competitors may change their first lift once, up to 5 minutes before the event starts.
11. Competitors nominate their second lift weight immediately after completing their first lift.
12. Competitors may change their second lift weight once, but not less than the current bar weight.
13. Competitors nominate their third lift weight immediately after completing their second lift.
14. Competitors may change their third lift weight twice, but not less than the current bar weight.
15. If a competitor drops the implement in an uncontrolled manner just before the buzzer, the rep will not count.
16. Belts are allowed; an under and over belt are permitted. No additions or stuffing into the belt to create a shelf.
17. The log can touch, bounce off, or rest on the belt during the clean.
18. Chalk is allowed.
19. Tacky and straps are not allowed.
20. Wraps and sleeves are allowed, limited to one item per joint, including “equipped” elbow sleeves. No multiple sleeves on one joint.
21. If a spotter intervenes in a lift, the log must be reset to the ground. If the spotter steps in too early, the lifter can opt for an additional 60 seconds or repeat the lift at the end of the round.
22. The log cannot be rested on the top of the head during the lift; touching the head during the upward trajectory may be allowed.

DEADLIFT RULES

1. Conventional stance deadlift is mandatory; Sumo stance, Jefferson deadlifts, or any other variation are not allowed. Hands must remain outside the knees throughout the entire lift.
2. Straps, including figure 8 straps, are permitted, but they must be tight, and the hands must be around/holding the axle. A long figure 8 strap with only “fingertips” touching the bar is not acceptable.
3. Deadlift suits are allowed.
4. Tacky is not allowed.
5. Each competitor is allowed three attempts.
6. Competitors cannot reduce their nominated weight after a failed or completed attempt.
7. No minimum weight increase due to international events using different units (lbs or kgs).
8. No mid-lift bounce is allowed, where the athlete forcefully pushes the bar to the ground to gain height on the rebound.
9. “Eddie Halls” are not allowed; weight must be controlled to the ground for the lift to count.
10. Competitors have 60 seconds to complete each lift after the whistle blows, and lifting can continue until the full 60 seconds expire.
11. No points are awarded if no complete lifts are counted.
12. The lift is considered complete when the judge calls “down,” requiring the lifter to have knees, hips, and shoulders locked out.
13. Competitors may change their first lift once, up to 5 minutes before the event starts.
14. Competitors nominate their second lift weight immediately after completing their first lift.
15. Competitors may change their second lift weight once, but it cannot be less than the current bar weight.
16. Competitors nominate their third lift weight immediately after completing their second lift.17. Competitors may change their third lift weight twice, but it cannot be less than the current bar weight.
18. Competitors’ opening lift must be at the minimum set weights or above for their class.
19. Chalk is allowed.

Name	Current Place	Total Points	Max Log Press		Max 16” Axle Deadlift
Name	Current Place	Total Points	Score (lbs)	Points	Score (lbs)	Points
Open W SHW (+)
Jennifer Lyle
Jesi Niebuhr
Open M MW 90kg (198.0-)
Christian Heath
Joshua Dargis
Open M SHW (+)
David Auge
Open M MW 105kg (231.0-)
Esteban Villasenor