strength over suicide 2025
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event 3: Farmer Carry (50 ft for Time)
Competitors will carry one implement in each hand for 50 ft, as fast as possible
One drop is allowed mid-run — competitor must pick up and continue from the drop pointMultiple drops beyond one will result in a time penalty (+3 seconds per extra drop)The front of both implements must cross the finish line for time to stop60 second total time limitAllowed equipment: lifting belts, chalk, wrist wrapsNot allowed: straps, hooks, tacky / any sticky substanceHandles must be carried by hand — no resting implements on shoulders, belt, or legsCompetitors must control implements to the ground at the finish — no throwing or slamming
event 4: Sandbag Load Over Bar (reps in 60 seconds)
Competitors have 1 minute to load a sandbag over a bar for as many reps as possible
The sandbag must fully clear the bar and land on the other side to countCompetitor may not grab the bar and push bag over using their bodyAfter each successful load, the competitor must run to the other side and load over that side, repeating back and forth until time is upAllowed equipment: lifting belts, chalk, sleeves, glovesNot allowed: tacky, hooks, other lifting assistance gear
event 1: max deadlift (3 attempts)
competitors have 3 attempts to reach their max deadlift
Comp volunteer will announce weight on the bar and athletes may jump in at will, so please pay attention to announcements30 second time limit per attempt3 attempts per athlete following Wessels RuleWessels Rule: 3 attempts; if you miss an attempt you are finished; if there's a tie the person who got the lift in an earlier attempt beats the other
Allowed equipment: straps, belts, knee sleeves, deadlift socks, lifting shoes, wrist wraps, chalk / liquid chalkNot allowed: suits, briefs, lifting hooks, tacky, baby powder on thighs, or anything that sticks bar to bodySafety: Shins & feet must be covered (long socks or leggings) to prevent blood on the barLift must be performed with:Full lockout at the top (hips through, knees locked, shoulders back)Judge will give a clear DOWN command when lockout is completeThe bar must be controlled to the floor — no deliberate dropping from the topConventional and sumo stances are both allowedHitching is allowed as long as the lift is continuous and lockout is achieved with controlAny attempt clearly ramped or rested on the thighs in an excessive or unsafe way may be called “no lift” at the judge’s discretion
event 2: bench press (reps in 60 seconds)
competitors have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible
Allowed equipment: lifting belts, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, chalkNot allowed: bench shirts, slingshot-type gear/ other assistive gear, tacky, lifting hooks, or any device that attaches bar to bodyStandard powerlifting form applies:Feet must stay in contact with the floorHead and butt must stay in contact with the benchArching is ok
Spotters will assist with lift-off and rerack, if neededArms must lock out fully at the top of each repIf competitor has credible physical limitation they must show their judge prior to the start of the lift
Bar must touch the chest with control each rep - no bouncingJudges will use a simple “Start” and “Rack” commands:Competitors must wait for “Start” before first repAt end of time, the judge will call “Rack” if bar is at the top - if the bar is in motion when time expires, the last rep will count if fully locked out before time ends
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