EVENT 1 — DEADLIFT FOR REPS Time Limit: 60 seconds Athletes will complete as many successful deadlift repetitions as possible within the 60-second time limit.

Equipment *Standard deadlift bar.

• Deadlift suits are not permitted.
• Figure 6 and figure 8 lifting straps are permitted.
• Belts are permitted.
• Knee sleeves and knee wraps are permitted.
• Chalk is permitted.
• No other equipment providing additional assistance may be used unless agreed by the head referee, no baby oil, liquid chalk.

Rules On the start command, the athlete will have 60 seconds to complete as many successful repetitions as possible. For a repetition to count:

• The bar must be lifted from the floor to a fully upright position.
• Knees and hips must be visibly locked out.
• The athlete must be standing under control at the top of the lift.
• The referee will give a clear “DOWN” command once lockout has been achieved.
• The athlete must wait for the down command before lowering the bar.
• The bar must be returned to the lifting pads provided. Touch-and-go repetitions are not permitted. The bar must settle between repetitions before the next pull begins. No repetition will be awarded for an incomplete lockout, soft knees, failure to achieve full hip extension, lowering the bar before the referee’s command, or a repetition completed after time has expired.

Monster Dumbbell → Barbell Clean & Press → Axle Clean & Press for Reps Time Limit: 60 seconds Athletes will work through three overhead implements in the following order:

1. Monster Dumbbell
2. Barbell
3. Axle

Equipment Straps are not permitted.

• Tacky of any kind or liquid chalk are not permitted.
• Grip tops/grip shirts are not permitted.
• Belts are permitted.
• Wrist wraps are permitted.
• Elbow sleeves are permitted.
• Chalk is permitted.

Rules The athlete must successfully complete the required dumbbell and barbell stages before progressing to the axle.

• Each implement must be cleaned and pressed in accordance with the referee’s instructions.
• For an overhead repetition to count:
• Athletes must start and finish with feet parallel to each other in an upright posture.
• The implement must reach a controlled overhead position.
• Elbows must be visibly locked out.
• Knees and hips must be locked.
• The athlete must demonstrate control of the implement overhead.
• Athlete must control the axle on the way down, if the axle is dropped from above the waist the rep will be discounted.
• The athlete must wait for the referee’s “DOWN” command. Any recognised pressing technique is permitted, including strict press, push press, push jerk or split jerk, provided a legal and controlled overhead lockout is achieved and feet are returned to parallel before lowering the equipment. Once the athlete progresses from an implement, they may not return to a previous implement. Axle — Clean & Press Every Rep After successfully completing the dumbbell and barbell, the athlete will progress to the axle and complete as many successful repetitions as possible in the remaining time. THE AXLE IS CLEAN AND PRESS EVERY REP. For every repetition:

1. The axle must begin on the floor.
2. The athlete must clean the axle from the floor to the shoulders/front rack position.
3. The athlete must press the axle overhead to a full and controlled lockout.
4. The athlete must wait for the referee’s “DOWN” command.
5. The axle must be returned to the pads provided in a controlled manner.
6. The athlete must clean the axle again for every subsequent repetition. There is no clean once and press for repetitions. Continental cleans are permitted unless otherwise stated during the athletes’ briefing. A failed clean or press may be reattempted provided there is sufficient time remaining. All overhead implements must be returned onto the crash pads provided.

10m Husafell Carry → 10m Keg Carry Time Limit: 60 seconds

Equipment

• Belts are permitted.
• Knee and elbow sleeves are permitted.
• No grip tops/ grip briefs
• Dry chalk is permitted.
• No straps or equipment that attaches the athlete to the implement is permitted.]

Rules The Husafell bag will begin on a keg/puck at the start of the course. On the start command, the athlete must pick up the Husafell and carry it the full 10 metres to the designated finish square. The Husafell must be placed completely inside the marked square. The athlete will then run back to the start, collect the keg and carry it over the same 10-metre course.

The keg must also finish completely inside the designated square. Finish-Square Rule For an implement to be considered successfully finished:

• The entire implement must be inside the marked square.
• The implement must not be touching any boundary line.
• If any part is touching or outside a line, the athlete must reposition it.
• The athlete is responsible for ensuring the implement is correctly placed.

Implements may be put down and picked back up during the course. Deliberately throwing, rolling or sliding an implement forward to gain distance is not permitted.

Sandbag over Yoke Women Height 42" Men Height 46"

Equipment

• Belts are permitted.
• Knee and elbow sleeves are permitted.
• Dry chalk is permitted.
• No straps or equipment attaching the athlete to the sandbag is permitted.
• No tacky of any kind.
• No grip tops.

Rules The sandbag will begin on the designated side of the yoke. On the start command, the athlete will lift the sandbag and put it completely over the crossbar. For a repetition to count, the entire sandbag must pass over the bar and land on the opposite side. The athlete will then move to the opposite side and repeat the movement back over the bar. Repetitions alternate from side to side for the duration of the event. If the bag fails to clear the bar or falls back onto the same side, no repetition will be awarded. Only repetitions fully completed before the 60-second time limit expires will count.

Take hold and keep going

Equipment

• Straps are not permitted.
• No hook gripping
• Belts are permitted.
• Wrist wraps are permitted.
• Elbow sleeves are permitted.
• Dry chalk is permitted.
• No equipment may be used to attach or secure the athlete’s hands to the handles.

Rules The athlete will take their starting position between the handles and establish their grip as instructed by the referees. The event begins when the athlete has control of the handles and the referee gives the start command/release. The athlete must maintain a legal grip on both handles for as long as possible. The athlete may adjust their body position provided they remain within the designated competition area and continue to support both implements legally. The Athlete must remain upright and not lean forwards or backwards, infractions will receive one warning, if this persists then referee will give command to end the attempt and time will be recorded. The athlete may not rest the handles against their body or equipment, hook or secure the handles using clothing/equipment, or re-grip a handle once it has been completely released. Time will stop when either handle is released/lost, the implement reaches the designated stopping point, or the referee determines that the athlete is no longer maintaining a legal hold. Scoring: Longest successful hold wins.