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1 Rep Max Back Squat

Please watch the video first.

Feel free to use THIS GOOGLE SHEET to calculate your attempts & warmups. 

Squat Standards: 

1. Begin in a lockout position
2. You must lower to parallel at the bottom of your squat.
3. Reach full lockout of both your hips and knees at the top. 
4. Wear fitted pants so we are able to assess your squat depth.

Permitted: 

• Knee Sleeves
• Belts

NOT Permitted: 

• Knee Wraps
• Squat Suits

Video Standards: 

If you believe yourself to be in the top, a video submission will be required. If you do not believe yourself to be near the top of your division, a video submission is not required, but suggested. 

1. Record your squat attempts directly from the side (as show in the demo video) so we are able to assess your squat depth. 
2. You must say your Full Name, Date, and the Lift Password in your video

Submission Standards:

The only thing you need to submit is your score & video of your top attempt only.

You may take as many warmup sets and heavy lift attempts as you need. You do not need to submit top 3 attempts (like a traditional powerlifting meet would require), HOWEVER...

• We recommend you record all your heavier attempts
• You'll only need to submit your top made lift, but in the case you miss it, you'll want your previously made recorded to submit if needed!
• Keep a scale nearby to prove your weight (which will not be shared publicly but will be used to confirm your score)

FAQ

How is my score calculated?

We will take your submitted score for each lift and the score of you bonus workout to calculate your score with the following weighted scale: 

Squat = 30% Bench = 30%, Deadlift = 30%
Bonus Fundraising Workout = 10% 

We will announce the top 3 lifters in each division depending on this weighted score.

Can I low bar squat? 

Yes! BOTH high bar and low bar squat ARE allowed.  For gear allowed, check below.

Am I allowed to wear/use _______?

REQUIRED:

• A 45 OR 35 lb. barbell
• Rubber/bumper or metal plates
• Video of each lift submission
• Well-fitted clothing so we can confirm you met the lift requirements.

PERMITTED (but not required):

• Singlet
• Wrist wraps (not straps)
• Knee Sleeves (not wraps)
• Elbow sleeves (not wraps)
• Lifting Belts
• Any shoes
• Chalk

NOT PERMITTED: 

• Squat Suits

Be sure to share your lifts & tag us on social media @Barbell_Babes and @GirlsGoneRx

#SummerSmash

Please watch the video first.

Feel free to use THIS GOOGLE SHEET to calculate your attempts & warmups. 

Bench Standards: 

1. Begin in a lockout position

2. Lower the bar to touch your chest with a 1 second pause.

3. Maintain contact with your hips on the bench throughout the entire lift

4. Maintain contact with any part of your feet on the floor or plates throughout the entire lift

5. Reach lockout of elbows at the top

6. Wear fitted pants for bench requirements, including the bar contacting your chest and hips remaining on the bench.

Permitted: 

• Wrist Wraps
• Spotter Lift Off
• Weightbelt
• Plates for feet

NOT Permitted: 

• Elbow Wraps
• Bench Shirt

Video Standards: 

If you believe yourself to be in the top, a video submission will be required. If you do not believe yourself to be near the top of your division, a video submission is not required, but suggested. 

1. Record your bench attempts from the side. When you are facing forward on the bench, the phone should be off to your right or left, where your chest, feet, and hips are visible so we are able to assess the lift requirements. 

2. Saw your name, date & Lift Password in your video and ensure to show all the plates for your lift.

Submission Standards:

The only thing you need to submit is your score & video of your top attempt only.

You may take as many warmup sets and heavy lift attempts as you need. You do not need to submit top 3 attempts (like a traditional powerlifting meet would require), HOWEVER...

• We recommend you record all your heavier attempts
• You'll only need to submit your top made lift, but in the case you miss it, you'll want your previously made recorded to submit if needed!

FAQ

How is my score calculated?

We will take your submitted score for each lift and the score of fundraising to calculate your score with the following weighted scale: 

Squat = 30% Bench = 30%, Deadlift = 30%
Fundraising Workout = 10% 

Please watch the video first.

Feel free to use THIS GOOGLE SHEET to calculate your attempts & warmups. 

Deadlift Standards: 

1. Begin with the bar on the ground

2. Stand up without hitching or downward motion of the bar during your ascent

3. Reach full lockout of both your hips and knees at the top, lower bar in control (no dropping)

4. Wear fitted pants for lockout requirements.

Permitted:

• Sumo Deadlifts
• Conventional Deadlifts
• Belts

NOT Permitted: 

• Straps

Video Standards: 

If you believe yourself to be in the top, a video submission will be required. If you do not believe yourself to be near the top of your division, a video submission is not required, but suggested. 

1. Record your deadlift attempts directly from 45 degree angle from the front  (as shown in the demo video) so we are able to assess your deadlift depth. 

Submission Standards:

The only thing you need to submit is your score & video of your top attempt only.

You may take as many warmup sets and heavy lift attempts as you need. You do not need to submit top 3 attempts (like a traditional powerlifting meet would require), HOWEVER...

• We recommend you record all your heavier attempts.
• You'll only need to submit your top made lift, but in the case you miss it, you'll want your previously made recorded to submit if needed!

FAQ

How is my score calculated?

We will take your submitted score for each lift and the score of the fundraising to calculate your score with the following weighted scale: 

Squat = 30% Bench = 30%, Deadlift = 30%
Fundraising = 10% 

We will announce the top 3 lifters in each self-selected division depending on this weighted score.

Can I sumo stance for deadlift?

Yes! BOTH conventional and sumo deadlifts ARE allowed. For gear allowed, check below.

NOT PERMITTED: 

• Lifting Straps