Summer Swolestice will be concluding with a community lifting competition featuring squat, bench press, and deadlift, with three attempts per lift. Competitors may choose to compete in all 3 lifts or lifts of their choosing.

Competitors who participate in all 3 lifts will be eligible to win prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the most total weight lifted from all 3 disciplines, most weight lifted in 1 discipline, and best pound-for-pound lift taken from all 3 disciplines for both men's and women's!

General Rules

Competitors receive three attempts per selected lift.
The best successful attempt counts toward scoring.
Attempt weight may stay the same or increase, but cannot decrease after being submitted.
Belts, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and chalk are allowed.
Lifting straps are not allowed.
Listen to the judge’s commands and do not begin or rack the weight early.
Spotters may only touch the lifter or bar for safety. If assistance is given, the attempt does not count

Squat

Commands: “Start”, “Squat” and “Rack”

A successful squat requires:

Start standing upright with knees and hips locked.
Wait for the judge’s “Squat” command.
Lower until the crease of the hip reaches at least the top of the knee.
Stand back up with knees and hips fully locked.
Maintain control of the bar throughout the lift.
Wait for the “Rack” command before returning the bar.

The attempt does not count if the competitor does not reach depth, receives assistance, steps excessively, or racks the bar before the command.

Bench

Commands: “Start,” “Press,” and “Rack”

A successful bench press requires:

Keep shoulders and bottom in contact with the bench.
Keep both feet on the floor.
Use a secure grip with thumbs around the bar.
Wait for the “Start” command before lowering the bar.
Lower the bar under control until it touches the chest.
Pause until the judge gives the “Press” command.
Press until both elbows are fully locked.
Wait for the “Rack” command before returning the bar.

The attempt does not count if the bar is bounced off the chest, the butt leaves the bench, the bar moves downward during the press, or the competitor racks early.

Deadlift

Command: “Down”

A successful deadlift requires:

Conventional and sumo stances are both allowed.
Lift the bar from the floor in one controlled motion.
Finish standing upright with knees and hips locked and shoulders back.
Wait for the judge’s “Down” command.
Maintain control of the bar while returning it to the floor.

The attempt does not count if the competitor hitches or rests the bar on the thighs, fails to lock out, drops the bar, or lowers it before the command.

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