EmpowHER
Summer Smash

#StrongGirlSummer

July 13th-31st
3 Week Open Powerlifting Meet
Squat- Bench- Deadlift
with a bonus event

Bringing together badass women for badass events.

All women. All levels.
Always for a cause.

This online meet is specifically friendly to those who have never competed before: no weight classes, titles, or federation requirements.

3 Self-Selected Lifting Divisions:

• Beginner, But Badass: 0-1 years lifting
• Intermediate & Incredible: 1-3 years lifting
• Basically a Pro: 3+ years lifting

Gym Sign Up Prizes
-Top Gym with the most registered lifters will win an Exobox and a pair of L1F Dumbbells from RPM Training Co.

Details

-Every week is a new lift (squat, bench, or deadlift) which will be announced at noon on Wednesday each of the 3 weeks. Scores will be submitted by each individual lifter by 5pm CDT Sunday night.
- 3 Weeks Long (July 13th-31st)
- 3 Self-Selected Lifting Divisions

- Benefitting BrightPink.org, an organization dedicated to improving life-saving breast & ovarian health interventions. Part of your registration will be directly donated to this organization. You also have the chance to donate more HERE if wish

- All Competition Lifting will be entered in pounds
- Videos will be requested from only the top lifters each week, we highly suggest you film everything regardless of placement.
- No refunds but may transfer your spot to another athlete

CASH PRIZE!
1st place in each divsion will win $200 plus prizes, including a full set (bra, leggings, & a top) from Heart And Soul Strong!

PRIZES
Top 3 in each division will earn a Summer Smash medal and some awesome prizes, including gear from Heart and Soul Strong!

****The lady who refers the most lifters, using their unique referral code (given after registration) will get a $75 Gift Certificate to 2Pood.

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 Workout = 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.

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 (which will be released with each workout). 

PERMITTED (but not required):

Singlet 
Wrist wraps (not straps)
Knee Sleeves (not wraps)
Elbow sleeves (not wraps)
Lifting Belts
Any shoes
A spotter (and lift off for bench)
Chalk

NOT PERMITTED: 

Knee wraps
Elbow Wraps
Lifting Straps
Squat Suits
Bench Shirts

Refunds

We do not do refunds for our events but will happily accept exchanges if you can find someone to take your spot.