2023 Beast of the Bench
2023 Beast of the Bench Rules/Logistics
Date: June 24th
Time: Lifting starts at 12/noon (must be signed up by 11am)
Cost:
Sign Up: Click here then submit payment to be entered
Questions: contact @RVAIRONBARBELLCLUB on Instagram or rvaironbarbellclub@gmail.com
Beast of the Bench - bench press competition
- Strict powerlifting rules
- Feet must remain planted in place during press (can be flat foot or on toes)
- Butt must remain on bench during execution
- Three commands must be followed: start, press, and rack (press command will be given once the bar is stopped at the chest)
- Three weight classes for male and female (awards given to three three in each class based on DOTs)
- Male:
- Up to 180 pounds
- 181-229
- 230 and over
- Female:
- Up to 145 pounds
- 146-185 pounds
- 186 pounds and over
- Best lifter awards to the top male and female overall - based on DOTs
Beast of the Bench - Max Reps Challenge
- Max reps for male and female (105kg/230# for men and 45kg/100# for women)
- Three weight classes for male and female (awards given to top three in each class based on rep count)
- Male:
- Up to 180 pounds
- 181-229
- 230 and over
- Female:
- Up to 145 pounds
- 146-185 pounds
- 186 pounds and over
- Best lifter awards to the top male and female based on coefficient of reps to body weight
- Rules: bar has to hit chest and full extension of arms to count (quarter reps will not be counted)....anything else goes (ie. Butt and feet do not have to be planted)
- In the event of a tie for placement...there will be a rep off
CASH PRIZES FOR WINNERS!