Abuja Strongest Guide

PRESSING EVENTS

Max Log Clean and Press
• 3 attempts.
• There may be a 60 second time limit to complete the lift.
• 8” to 12” diameter log with handles set 24” to 29” apart.
• Athlete may press, push press, push jerk or split jerk the log overhead to the locked out
• position.
• Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before lowering the log.
• The athlete must lower the log under control. No deliberate dropping of the log will be
• permitted. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Good Lift: Log locked out under control overhead with arms straight, head through, legs
and feet parallel and stationary.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps or sleeves.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”. Back of
belt built up to no more than 8” wide. Tacky, elbow wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This is solely the
responsibility of the athlete.

LOG CLEAN AND PRESS: (Clean once/ press for reps)
• One attempt, Clean once and press for reps.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• 8” to 12” Log with handles set 24” to 29” apart.
• Athlete may press, push press, push jerk or split jerk the log overhead to a locked-out
position.
• Athlete must wait for the “Good” down signal to get a good lift and continue with the
next rep.
• The athlete must lower the log under control. No deliberate dropping of the log will be
permitted. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Good Lift: Log locked out under control overhead with arms straight, head thru, legs and
feet parallel and stationary.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps or sleeves.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”. Back of
belt built up to no more than 8” wide. Tacky, elbow wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility of the
athlete.

LOG CLEAN AND PRESS: (Clean and Press each rep)
• One attempt, Clean and Press each rep.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• 12” Log with handles set 24” to 29” apart.
• Athlete may press, push press, push jerk or split jerk the log overhead to a locked-out
position.
• Athlete must wait for the “Good” down signal to get credit and continue with the next
rep.
• The athlete must lower the log under control. No deliberate dropping of the log will be
permitted. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Good Lift: Log locked out under control overhead with arms straight, head thru, legs
• and feet parallel and stationary.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps or sleeves.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”. Back of
belt built up to no more than 8” wide. Tacky, elbow wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This is solely the
responsibility of the athlete.

WEIGHTED OLYMPIC BAR CHEST PRESS (MAX WEIGHT)
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• 3 attempts
• The bar will start from the rack and must be pressed up to be parallel to the chest, then
• Pressed to a locked-out position.
• Resting of the bar on the chest will be allowed.
• The Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before racking the BAR.
• “Good” signal: BAR locked out overhead with arms straight
• The athlete must rack the bar under control. No deliberate dropping of the bar will be
tolerated. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Equipment Allowed: Chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves or wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
• demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This solely the responsibility
of the athlete.

WEIGHTED OLYMPIC BAR CHEST PRESS FOR REPS
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• 3 attempts
• The bar will start from the rack and must be pressed up to be parallel to the chest, then
• Pressed to a locked-out position.
• Resting of the bar on the chest will be allowed.
• The Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before racking the BAR.
• “Good” signal: BAR locked out overhead with arms straight
• The athlete must rack the bar under control. No deliberate dropping of the bar will be
tolerated. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Equipment Allowed: Chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves or wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
• demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This solely the responsibility
of the athlete.

WEIGHTED OLYMPIC BAR CHEST PRESS (MAX HOLD)
• 1 attempt
• The bar will start from the rack and must be pressed up to be parallel to the chest, then
• Pressed to a locked-out position.
• Resting of the bar on the chest will NOT be allowed.
• The Athlete can rack the BAR at any time.
• “Good” signal: BAR locked out overhead with arms straight
• The athlete must rack the bar under control. No deliberate dropping of the bar will be
tolerated. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Equipment Allowed: Chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves or wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
• demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This solely the responsibility
of the athlete.

WEIGHTED OLYMPIC BAR CLEAN & PRESS
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• 3 attempts
• The bar will start from the floor and must be cleaned to the shoulders, then
• pressed, push pressed, push jerked or split jerked overhead to a locked-out position.
• The athlete may clean or continental the bar to the shoulders however NO resting of the
bar on the belt or similar object will be allowed.
• The Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before lowering the BAR.
• “Good” signal: BAR locked out overhead with arms straight, head thru, legs and feet
parallel and stationary.
• The athlete must lower the bar under control. No deliberate dropping of the bar will be
tolerated. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Equipment Allowed: Chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves or wraps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”, back of
belt built up more than 8”, tacky, elbow wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
• demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This solely the responsibility
of the athlete.

WEIGHTED OLYMPIC BAR CLEAN AND PRESS (Clean Once/ Press for Reps)
• One attempt, Clean once and press for reps.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• The BAR will start from the floor and must be cleaned to the shoulders, then pressed,
push pressed, push jerked or split jerked overhead to a locked-out position.
• The athlete may clean or continental the bar to the shoulders however NO resting of
• the bar on the belt or similar object will be allowed.
• The Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before lowering the BAR.
• “Good” signal: BAR locked out overhead with arms straight, head thru, legs and feet
parallel and stationary.
• The BAR must touch the chest or have the BAR below the chin before proceeding to
lockout.
• The athlete must lower the BAR under control. No deliberate dropping of the BAR will be
tolerated. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Equipment Allowed: Chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves or wraps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”, back of
belt built up more than 8”, tacky, elbow wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This solely the responsibility of the
athlete.

OLYMPIC BAR CLEAN AND PRESS (Clean and Press each rep)
• One attempt, Clean and Press each rep.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• The BAR will start from the floor and must be cleaned to the shoulders, then pressed,
push pressed, push jerked or split jerked overhead to a locked-out position.
• The athlete may clean or continental the bar to the shoulders however NO resting of the
bar on the belt or similar object will be allowed.
• The Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before lowering the BAR.
• “Good” signal: bar locked out overhead with arms straight, head thru, legs and feet
parallel and stationary.
• The BAR must touch the chest or have the bar below the chin before proceeding to
lockout.
• The athlete must lower the BAR under control. No deliberate dropping of the BAR will be
tolerated. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• Equipment Allowed: Chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves or wraps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”, back of
belt built up more than 8”, tacky, elbow wraps.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This solely the
responsibility of the athlete.

MAX GIANT DUMBBELL
• For Max weight.
• 3 attempts.
• There may be a 60 second time limit to complete the lift.
• Wessels Rule may be in effect.
• Giant dumbbell taken from the floor.
• Two hands are allowed to clean the dumbbell to the shoulder, but only one hand is
allowed to press the dumbbell Overhead. The other hand must not come into contact
with any part of the lifting arm/ hand/ or dumbbell during the press.
• Athlete may press, push press, or push jerk the dumbbell overhead to lockout.
• The athlete must wait for the judge’s “good” signal before lowering the dumbbell to the
floor.
• The athlete must lower the dumbbell under control back to the floor.
• Good Lift: The athlete grips the dumbbell with either the left or right hand and cleans
the weight to the shoulder, then proceed to lockout the dumbbell overhead. The arm must lock
out with the weight under control. Legs and feet must be stationary.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, knee wraps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, elbow wraps, lifting straps or hooks.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judge prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility
of the athlete.

GIANT DUMBBELL CLEAN AND PRESS FOR REPS
– For most repetitions.
-A 60second time limit per attempt.
-Giant dumbbell taken from the floor.
-Two hands are allowed to clean the dumbbell to the shoulder, but only one hand is allowed to
press the dumbbell Overhead. The other hand must not come into contact with any part of the
lifting arm/ hand/ or dumbbell during the press.
-Athlete may press, push press, or push jerk the dumbbell overhead to lockout.
-The athlete must wait for the judge’s “good” signal before lowering the dumbbell to the floor.
-The athlete must lower the dumbbell under control back to the floor.
-Good Lift: The athlete grips the dumbbell with either the left or right hand and cleans the
weight to the shoulder, then proceed to lockout the dumbbell overhead. The arm must be
locked-out with the weight under control. Legs and feet must be stationary.
-Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, knee wraps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves.
-Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, elbow wraps, lifting straps or hooks.
-Any and all anatomical limitations preventing lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judge prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility of the
athlete.

MAX BARBELL PRESS (FROM RACK)
• For Max weight.
• 3 attempts.

• A 60 second time limit per attempt.
• Wessels Rule may be in effect.
• Standard Olympic Bar taken from a power rack or uprights.
• The bar must start from the front of the body below the chin.
• Athlete may press, push press, push jerk, split jerk the bar overhead.
• The athlete must wait for the judge’s “good” signal before lowering the weight.
• The athlete must lower the bar under control and place the weight in the rack/ uprights.
• Good Lif: Bar must be locked out overhead, under control, with the arms straight and
legs/ feet stationary and parallel.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, knee wraps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, elbow wraps, any artificial support to rest the bar.
• Any and all anatomical limitations preventing lockout as described above must be
demonstrated to the judge prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility
of the athlete.

DEAD LIFT EVENTS

MAX DEADLIFT, STANDARD
• 3 attempts for max weight.
• Wessels Rule may be in effect.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• Standard Olympic bar OR Deadlift bar will be used.
• Conventional stance only. NO SUMO Allowed
• Hitching is allowed.
• Good Lift: Athlete must lift the barbell to a standing position with head up, shoulders
back, legs and feet in line. Once the signal is given for the lift the athlete must return the
bar to the floor under control. NO DROPPING OF THE BAR WILL BE ALLOWED.
• The athlete may put baby powder or water on the legs to reduce friction however the
athlete should clean the bar after his attempt and before the next competitor.
• Vaseline, baby oil, or similar product may NOT be used on the legs to reduce friction.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Lifting Straps.
Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or similar product. Lifting hooks. Supportive suits.

STANDARD DEADLIFT: FOR REPETITIONS
• 1 attempt for repetitions.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• Standard Olympic bar will be used.
• Conventional stance ONLY allowed.
• Hitching is allowed.
• Weights must touch the floor before the athlete may proceed to the next rep.
• Good Lift: Athlete must lift the barbell to a standing position with head up, shoulders
back, legs and feet in line. Once the signal is given for the lift the athlete must return the
bar to the floor under control. NO DROPPING OF THE BAR WILL BE ALLOWED.
• The athlete may put baby powder or water on the legs to reduce friction however the
athlete should clean the bar after his attempt and before the next competitor.
• Vaseline, baby oil, or similar product may NOT be used on the legs to reduce friction.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Lifting Straps,
Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or similar product. Lifting hooks.

DEAD LIFT: FOR MAX
• 3 attempts for max weight.
• Wessels Rule may be in effect.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• Standard Olympic bar will be used.
• Bar set in a power rack or set on boxes to have the bottom of the bar 18” to the floor.
• Conventional stance ONLY allowed. Hands must be outside of knees throughout the lift.
• Hitching is allowed.
• Good Lift: Athlete must lift the barbell to a standing position with head up, shoulders
back, legs and feet in line. Once the signal is given for the lift the athlete must return the
bar to the rack/ pins or boxes under control. NO DROPPING OF THE BAR WILL BE
ALLOWED.
• The athlete may put baby powder or water on the legs to reduce friction however the
athlete should clean the bar after his attempt and before the next competitor.
• Vaseline, baby oil, or similar product may NOT be used on the legs to reduce friction.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Lifting Straps, supportive suits.
Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or similar product. Lifting hooks.

CLASSIC STRONGMAN/STRONG WOMAN EVENTS

YOKE
• One attempt.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• One set down allowed throughout the course.
• Various Yoke designs may be used.
• Athlete will start with the Yoke on the floor and shoulders under the crossbar.
• The signal is given and the athlete must lift and carry the yoke throughout the course
and fully cross the finish to stop the clock.
• No sliding of the yoke will be permitted. Disqualification from the event if sliding is
obvious, or a 2 second penalty if by mistake.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, Knee sleeves or wraps, supportive suits, chalk.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky.

FARMERS CARRY: (MAX DISTANCE)
• One attempt for max distance.
• No time limit. Once the implements are dropped the attempt is finished.
• The course may be straight or have turns.
• Farmers Implements: May come in various designs.
• The implements start with the front of the implement or the front plate on the starting
line. Measurements are taken from the back of the implement or from the back plate of
the implement that is farthest back.
• No excessive sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact,
not where implements slide to.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps,
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, lifting straps or hooks.

FARMERS CARRY: 100 FT STRAIGHT COURSE
• One attempt.
• 100’ straight course.
• You may set the implements down once throughout the course. On the second set down
distance will be measured.
• Farmers Implements: May come in various designs.
• The implements start with the front of the implement or the front plate on the starting
line. Measurements are taken from the back of the farthest back implement or from the
back plate of the implement that is farthest back.
• Time will stop when the whole implement or back plate of the farthest back implement
crosses the finish.
• No excessive sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact,
not where implements slide to.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps,
Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, lifting straps or hooks.

FARMER’S CARRY: 100 FT WITH TURN
• One attempt.
• 100’ course with a turn at 50’.
• There may be a time limit.
• You may set the implements down once throughout the course. On the second set down
distance will be measured.
• Farmers Implements: May come in various designs.
• The implements start with the front of the implement or the front plate on the starting
line. Measurements are taken from the back of the farthest back implement or from the
back plate of the implement that is farthest back.
• Time will stop when the whole implement or back plate of the farthest back
implement crosses the finish.
• No excessive sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact,
not where implements slide to.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps,
Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, lifting straps or hooks.

FARMER’S CARRY: 160 FT WITH TURN
• One attempt
• 160’ course with a turn at 80’.
• There may be a time limit.
• You may set the implements down once throughout the course. On the second set down
distance will be measured.
• Farmers Implements: May come in various designs.
• The implements start with the front of the implement or the front plate on the starting
line. Measurements are taken from the back of the farthest back implement or from the
back plate of the implement that is farthest back.
• Time will stop when the whole implement or back plate of the farthest back implement
crosses the finish.
• No excessive sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact,
not where implements slide to.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps,
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, lifting straps or hooks.

FARMERS HOLD: MAX TIME
• 1 attempt for the best time.
• No time limit.
• Farmers Implements: May have various designs
• Time starts when athlete locks out the hold.
• Time stops when any part of the implement hits the floor.
• The judge may read off every 5 seconds.
• Athlete may NOT have their legs in a wide stance to provide “assistance”. Judges call.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps.
Equipment NOT Allowed: Lifting straps or hooks, tacky.

DRUM TOSS: MAX HEIGHT
• 3 attempts for the best height
• May have a 60 second time limit to attempt a height.
• Wessels rule may be in effect.
• The athlete may use one or two hands to toss the drum.
• Implements: A drum.
• Height crossbar: No wider than 10’ and should be able to have at least 6” increments.
• Athletes may choose what height to start out with.
• The Athlete must be successful at a given height before proceeding to the next attempt.
• The whole keg must go over the crossbar to count.
• If the crossbar is setting on pegs and the keg knocks the crossbar off, it’s considered a
failed attempt.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps. Elbow sleeves.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

WEIGHT TOSS: MAX HEIGHT
• 3 attempts for the best height
• May have a 60 second time limit to attempt a height.
• Wessels rule may be in effect.
• The athlete must use one hand to toss the implement.
• Implements: Standard Highland implement or something similar.
• Height crossbar: No wider than 10’ and should be able to have at least 6” increments.
• Athletes may choose what height to start out with.
• The Athlete must be successful at a given height before proceeding to the next attempt.
• The whole keg must go over the crossbar to count.
• If the crossbar is setting on pegs and the weight knocks the crossbar off, it’s considered a
failed attempt.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps. Elbow sleeves.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

TIRE TOSS: MAX DISTANCE
• 3 attempts for the best distance.
• May have a 60 second time limit to an attempt.
• The athlete may use one or two hands to toss the tire.
• Athlete may spin to toss the tire, however a backwards toss over the head is NOT
allowed.
• Implements: Standard automobile tire.
• The athlete may have to toss the tire within a half-circle usually about 10’ in diameter or
may have to toss the tire behind a line or barrier.
• The athlete must NOT touch, step on, or step over the line/ barrier during the attempt.
Doing so will forfeit that attempt.
• Distance will be measured from the line/ barrier to the point of contact that the tire had
with the ground.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps. Elbow sleeves.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

FRONT HOLD: MAX TIME
• 1 attempt for the best time.
• No time limit.
• Implements: May have various designs, however standard Olympic weight plate will
suffice.
• The athlete may have to lean against a board or similar object to reduce excessive lean
back.
• Hands/ palms may face down or in, depending on the implement.
• Staff members may hand the implement to the athlete.
• The athlete must hold the implements straight out from the torso. A slight bend in the
elbows is permitted however if bend becomes too great the judge has the right to stop
the event and record the time.
• Using the fists as a guide, the implements must not go below chin level or higher than
eye level. The athlete may get one warning from the judge to correct the form. Next
time the level is broken time will be stopped.
• The judge may read off every 5 seconds.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

CRUCIFIX HOLD: MAX TIME
• No time limit.
• One attempt for best time.
• Implements: May have various designs or standard dumbbells will suffice.
• The athlete may have to lean against a board or similar object to reduce excessive lean
back.
• Hands must have palms facing forward, not up or down.
• Staff members may hand the implements to the athlete.
• The athlete must hold the implements straight out from the sides of the torso. A slight
bend in the elbows is permitted however if bend becomes too great the judge has the
right to stop the event and record the time.
• Using the fists as a guide the implements must not go below chin level or higher than
eye
• level. The athlete may get one warning from the judge to correct the form. Next time the
level is broken time will be stopped.
• The judge may read off every 5 seconds.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

ATLAS STONES
• 1 attempt for the heaviest stone with the fastest time.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• Platform height between 48” to 50”.
• 5 concrete stones. Weights approx…..
• Stones will be placed at the base of the platforms.
• Stones must be loaded in ascending order.
• The stones must be loaded in a controlled manner. If a stone falls off the platform during
the attempt, the athlete must replace the stone before proceeding to the next heaviest
stone.
• Split times will be taken for each stone.
• Athlete starts with hands on the platform or a short distance from the platform at start
of the event.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt with buckle to the back, Tacky, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves,
Forearm sleeves,
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Belt buckle to the front or an object in the belt to provide a
“shelf”. No built-up shoes to provide extra height.

FIREMAN RESCUE: DISTANCE
• One attempt for Maximum distance.
• No Time limit.
• The athletes must carry the implement in the crook of the arms (fore-arms/ biceps)
• NO SHOULDERING OF THE IMPLEMENT ALLOWED.
• Once athlete sets the implement down, measurements will be taken.
• FIREMAN RESCUE apparatus: May come in various designs. Bar sizes range from 3” to 5”
in diameter.
• Bar may be adjustable.
• Athletes usually have to walk in a clockwise fashion.
• On the lift command the athlete should have 60 seconds to be able to lift the apparatus.
• There should be a 2’ to 4’ grace mark, after which measurements will be taken.
• No excessive sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact,
not where implements slide to.
• Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, Fore-arm sleeves. Belt
with buckle to the back.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, any item placed in the lifting belt to provide a “shelf”.

SQUATTING EVENT

BACK/FRONT SQUAT FOR REPS
• 3 attempts for max weight.
• Wessels Rule may be in effect.
• There may be a time limit.
• Standard Olympic bar will be used.
• Bar set in a power rack.
• Conventional squat ONLY allowed. Knees must bend to a minimum of 90 degrees angle.
• Good Squat: Athlete must lift the barbell from the rack and place it on the back or in
front. Athlete will then step away from the rack and proceed to squat to a minimum of
90 degrees. Once the athlete gets the audible “okay” from the judge then he/she can
stand upright.
• The athlete may put baby powder or chalk on the legs to reduce friction however the
athlete should clean the bar after his attempt and before the next competitor.
• Vaseline, baby oil, or similar product may NOT be used on the legs to reduce friction.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Lifting Straps, supportive suits.
Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or similar product. Lifting hooks.

BACK SQUAT (MAX WEIGHT)
• 3 attempts for max weight.
• Wessels Rule may be in effect.
• There may be a 60 second time limit.
• Standard Olympic bar will be used.
• Bar set in a power rack.
• Conventional squat ONLY allowed. Knees must bend to a minimum of 90 degrees angle.
• Good Squat: Athlete must lift the barbell from the rack and place it on the back or in
front. Athlete will then step away from the rack and proceed to squat to a minimum of
90 degrees. Once the athlete gets the audible “okay” from the judge then he/she can
stand upright and rack the weight.
• The athlete may put baby powder or chalk on the hands to reduce friction however the
athlete should clean the bar after his attempt and before the next competitor.
• Vaseline, baby oil, or similar product may NOT be used on the legs to reduce friction.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Lifting Straps, supportive suits.
Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or similar product. Lifting hooks.

CAR DRAG **** (SURPRISE)