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NEW ONLINE CONTEST!
New online challenge - sponsored by Fat Gripz
We are going to have a DOUBLE OVERHAND deadlift contest with the Fat Gripz Extreme (Orange).
6 weight classes
Women:
70kg
80kg
80kg+
Men:
90kg
110kg
110kg+
RULES:
- Lifters have to submit a video on IG tagging @armliftingusa, @fatgripz, and #armliftingusa.
- It has to be a real deadlift with Orange Fat Gripz (no replica) with a full lockout (head up) and hold at the top.
- Thumbless grip os NOT allowed.
- You must use a standard 28mm bar or larger diameter.
- The bar must be straight. Bent bars can alter the lift.
- The Far Gripz cannot be modified in anyway.
- Chalk is allowed.
- NO HOOK GRIP!
- NO wrist wraps.
- Lower the bar under control after completing the deadlift.
- No hitching or supporting the bar on the legs prior to locking out the weight.
- The bar MUST be pulled off of the floor, not from mats.
- You must hold the Fat Gripz as they were intended to be used with all fingers on the Fat Gripz.
- Submit your bodyweight honestly.
Leaderboards will be live under the CONTEST RESULTS section of the website.
The contest will last for the whole month of December.
It is open to ANY ARMLIFTING USA MEMBER. If someone wants to compete, they must join Armlifting USA.
Membership can be purchased on ArmliftingUSA.com
Prizes - a free pair of FatGripz (color of the lifter's choice) to the winner of each weight class.
Thanks Fat Gripz!
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See the Seasons Rankings page to get more information about how to qualify and book YOUR SPOT to St. Petersburg.
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