About This Competition
Tactical Strength Challenge
October 2023 Edition
Event & registration details:
Saturday, October 28, 2023
After twenty strong years, the Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is entering a new chapter. No longer a StrongFirst event, it is now its own standalone entity (although we remain closely associated with StrongFirst).
The TSC will continue to remain true to its origins by bringing together beginners, enthusiasts, and veterans of strength from across the globe at single-day events that test absolute strength (deadlift), relative strength (pull-up or flexed-arm hang), and general endurance (kettlebell snatch). However, numerous updates are also planned in order to attract more participants—because lifting heavy stuff is always more fun with friends(!)—and to improve both participants' and host gyms' experiences. Expect minor updates for this event and more updates beginning in 2024 and beyond.
Please refer to the TSC website at https://tacticalstrengthchallenge.com for the rules and movement standards and to purchase Tactical Strength Challenge merchandise.
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| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alec Schmitt | 12 |
| 2 | Paris Bakkum | 31 |
| 3 | Martins Bergs | 32 |
| 4 | Gabriel Aguilar-Tafoya | 37 |
| 4 | Kyle Stevie | 37 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkadiusz Przybylok | 7 |
| 2 | Ray Vazquez | 8 |
| 3 | Andries Mc Donald | 9 |
| 4 | Ryan Zuver | 11 |
| 5 | Alex Tapplin | 13 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broc Hamilton | 6 |
| 2 | Brian Gliszinski | 12 |
| 3 | Jeff Purcell | 13 |
| 4 | Nick Arviso | 14 |
| 5 | Szymon Wojda | 16 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pav Johal | 10 |
| 2 | Tammy Minnig | 12 |
| 3 | Martina Williams | 15 |
| 4 | Inga Dynowska | 20 |
| 4 | Laura Bergeron | 20 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alison Young | 6 |
| 2 | Jackie Vazquez | 7 |
| 3 | Karolina Gaczyńska | 8 |
| 4 | Abbey Gottinger | 15 |
| 5 | Charlene Richardson | 16 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tracy Mueller | 21 |
| 2 | Joanna Stasińska | 31 |
| 3 | Tracie Fechter | 35 |
| 4 | IWONA MACIEJEWSKA | 39 |
| 5 | Amanda Nehmer | 42 |
Workouts
Barbell Deadlift
Up to three, one-rep attempts.
No ramping, hitching, or use of equipment other than a belt are allowed. Weight on successive attempts may stay the same (if the previous attempt was missed) or be raised (if the previous attempt was successful); weight may not be reduced on successive attempts.
Flexed-arm Hang
One attempt for time.
Assistance getting up to the bar is allowed. Time starts when the jawline (where the underside of the chin meets the vertical portion of the neck) is above and not touching the bar and no external support exists. Time stops as soon as the jawline falls below the height of the bar. Palms may be facing forward (away from the athlete) or backward (toward the athlete).
Kettlebell Snatch
Max repetitions within 5 minutes.
The kettlebell must be swung between the legs and then into an overhead position in one, uninterrupted movement. Repetitions that involve a "press" to finish are not counted. Use of the free hand to lift or stabilize the kettlebell or to push against the leg in an effort to assist a rep is not allowed. At the top position, the kettlebell must break the plane that rises vertically from the athlete's heels. Reps in which the kettlebell does not break that plane incur a "no-rep". The kettlebell may be set down during the attempt. Chalk may be used and re-applied at any point during the attempt. Gloves are not allowed.
Pull-up
One set for max reps.
Palms must be facing forward (away from the athlete). Elbows must be locked at the bottom of each rep. The jawline (where the underside of the chin meets the vertical portion of the neck) must be above the bar at the top for the rep to count. Absolutely no kipping is allowed during the attempt. Any use of momentum will result in an automatic "no-rep" for that repetition.
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Closes: Oct 30, 2023
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