Great Lakes Fittest
About This Competition
Great Lakes Fittest
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Great Lakes Fittest, an elite fitness competition experience that is specifically designed for the everyday athlete!
Picture this: 15 teams of 3 men and 15 teams of 3 women, all ready to show off their skills in a traditional Functional Fitness competition that's infused with inspiration from strongman movements. It's going to be a battle of strength, endurance, odd object movements, speed, and teamwork like you've never seen before.
From the moment the starting whistle blows, these athletes will be pushed to their limits and beyond. They'll be lifting heavy objects, crushing weights, carrying sandbags, and so much more. The excitement will be palpable as the athletes give it their all, pushing themselves harder and harder with every rep, every step, every breath.
This competition is all about teamwork. These athletes will need to work together, communicate effectively, and support each other through every challenge. It's not just about being the strongest or the fastest; it's about being the best team, with the best strategy, and the most heart.
So come join us for this thrilling event, where you'll witness some of the most impressive displays of strength and athleticism you've ever seen. Get ready to cheer on your favorite teams, feel the energy of the crowd, and experience Great Lakes Fittest! This is one event you won't want to miss!
Qualifying Rules:
One or more members of your team will need to be able to achieve the following movements/skills/weights in order to participate in this competition. This is by no means an all encompassing list of skills and lifts, nor the precise weights and/or movements that will be used. However for this particular competition, we are asking that you please read these standards before making your decision to sign up. Weights will vary, and what you see below are suggested minimum requirements.
Events will require teams to work together, so if someone is not able to complete one of the movements at the desired weight (for example), other members of the team can complete the movement/reps if necessary. It will be up to the team to decide how work is divided unless otherwise stated by the rules.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of Functional Fitness experience
- Run an 8min (+/-) mile (both men and women)
- Power clean and Jerk: 185-205+ for men, 135-155+ for women.
- Deadlift: 315+ for men, 225+ women.
- Sandbag - to shoulder, or over shoulder: Men 100+lbs, women 75+lbs
- Perform heavy carries; farmers, overhead, etc…
- Handstand Holds/HSPU’s - Men and Women both need to be proficient
- Be familiar with the Open 2023 season movement standards as these will apply to movements selected. Athletes will be briefed ahead of time accordingly. Other potential movements to be seen or utilized: double unders, wallballs, thrusters, dumbbell movements, box jumps/jump overs, etc…
This is a “rigless” competition, so no pull up variations, muscle ups, toes-2-bar or other hanging gymnastics variations will be required. That said, your cardiovascular system, strength and agility will be put to the test.
Workout Release Dates:
TBD
Policy on Subsititutes:
Once a team establishes registration they are able to substitute an athlete if someone is not able to make it. If shirts have already been purchased then they may not get a new one. Substitute must be the same gender as the team.
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| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Down with the Thicckness | 565 |
| 2 | FreshCoast Blue | 535 |
| 3 | 100% USDA Beef | 531 |
| 4 | Rotor Heads | 496 |
| 5 | Two Clydesdales and a Mustang | 474 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARMR STRONG | 545 |
| 2 | The Kelly’s | 545 |
| 3 | CrossFit Big Rapids | 540 |
| 4 | Pretty Average | 530 |
| 5 | 810 Average Joes | 510 |
Workouts
-On 3,2,1…Go!
3 x AMRAP 4
Resting 2min between AMRAPS....
All athletes will have a position.
1 on Assault bike
1 at DB snatch
1 at Rest
Once “Go” is announced
Team member 1 will begin to accumulate calories on the assault bike
Team member 2 will begin 1 round of 20 Alt DB snatches (50/35).
Team member 3 is resting.
Once Team member 2 finishes 20 reps. Team will rotate
Bike to Snatches, Snatches to Rest, and Rest to Bike.
Team member 1 goes to the dumbbell snatches
Team member 2 goes to rest
Team member 3 Starts accumulating calories on the bike
Score 1:
Cals on the bike will be continued upon each rotation, do not reset the display, total cals is one score
Score 2:
Total number of Alt DB snatches completed
Each score (1&2) will have its own weight in the scoring structure and are scored separately from one another
In the case of a tie break in DB snatch (cals on the bike will determine order of placing)
-On 3,2,1…Go!
3 x AMRAP 4
Resting 2min between AMRAPS....
All athletes will have a position.
1 on Assault bike
1 at DB snatch
1 at Rest
Once “Go” is announced
Team member 1 will begin to accumulate calories on the assault bike
Team member 2 will begin 1 round of 20 Alt DB snatches (50/35).
Team member 3 is resting.
Once Team member 2 finishes 20 reps. Team will rotate
Bike to Snatches, Snatches to Rest, and Rest to Bike.
Team member 1 goes to the dumbbell snatches
Team member 2 goes to rest
Team member 3 Starts accumulating calories on the bike
Score 1A:
Cals on the bike will be continued upon each rotation, do not reset the display, total cals is one score
Score 1B:
Total number of Alt DB snatches completed
Each score (1&2) will have its own weight in the scoring structure and are scored separately from one another
In the case of a tie break in DB snatch (cals on the bike will determine order of placing)
Score 1 for MAX EFFORT:
Run 1 mile w/5 foot rope being held by all competitors
At the end of the mile a team of 3 collectively carries sandbags (150, 100) 400 feet (any version is allowed) Must be off the ground. If one member sets it down. A different member needs to pick it up to continue moving the bag forward.
Once the last member crosses the line with the bag. Time stops
This will be score 1 for MAX EFFORT
Upon completion of the run. Athletes will then move the bag to the Squatting area.
Score 2
Once the 12 minute time hits
Each Team has 90 reps of sandbag squats to complete. There is a 6min cap.
Athletes can complete in any order by any athlete, but each must complete at least 10 reps (minimum work requirement). Once complete. time stops. if you are capped, number of reps completed in that time frame will be recorded.
10 min cap (3 min warm-up, 1 min rest/reset, 6 minutes to find heaviest complex for each athlete.
-Heaviest Completed Olympic lifting complex:
1 deadlift, 1 hang clean (power or full), 1 front squat, 1 jerk (split or push jerk)
-10 min cap (3 min warm-up, 1 min rest/reset, 6 minutes to find heaviest complex for each athlete.
-On 3,2,1…Go!
Athletes will have 3 minutes to warm up on the bar working their way up in weight.
Once 3 minutes is up the bars must be stripped with no weight on the bar and all athletes standing directly behind and just off the platform.
1 minute rest begins on minute 3
When minute 4 hits. Athletes can begin the complex, 6 minutes to lift. Teammates can change weights for one another.
Each athlete must have one successful lift through its entirety or that score will result in a 0
When completing the lift. Athletes must stay on the platform. If any part comes off, that is a NO LIFT!
Athletes must wait for the down signal that will be given by the judge in your lane. Failure to do so is a NO LIFT.
The heaviest completed lift for each athlete is scored and the combined total of all 3 teammates is the final score in total pounds.
-On 3,2,1…Go!
WORM WEIGHT IS 180lbs (both men and women)
Athletes will clean worm to shoulders then lunge 50 feet.
Once at the 50’ mark, Women athletes will complete 21 Worm thrusters, 21 synchro burpees over the worm, and men will complete 28 reps of each (Thruster and burpee)
Athletes will clean worm to shoulders and then lunge 50 feet
Once at the 100’ mark, Women athletes will complete 15 Worm Thrusters, and 15 synchro burpees over the worm, Men will complete 21 reps of each movement.
Athletes will clean worm to shoulders and lunge 50 feet.
Once at the 150’ mark, women athletes will complete 9 Worm Thrusters, and 9 synchro burpees over the worm, and men will complete 15 reps of each movement.
Athletes will then sprint 50’ to the finish line. Time stops once last athlete crosses the line
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Closes: Sep 10, 2023
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