Bench Press

1) Contestants must weigh-in when they arrive to determine the weight to be lifted. Weight to be lifted will be rounded DOWN to the closest 1 lb.

2) No bench shirts.

3) Winners are determined by who lifts the highest percentage of body-weight up to the maximums in the standards.  For people that lift the same percentage, those with the most repetitions win.

4) This is a touch-and-go competition. The weight must touch your chest. Bouncing the weight off your chest will cause you to lose a repetition.

5) Feet must be on the floor at all times. We'll have plates available to put under your feet if necessary. If your feet come off the floor - you lose a repetition.

6) Your butt must remain on the bench at all times.  If the butt comes off, you lose a repetition.

7) After your last repetition, you must pause, arms fully extended, before the weight is "racked". This is to ensure the last rep is a good one. The judge will be counting your reps out loud. If he calls the number, you can rack the weight.  You must lock out on each rep.

8) Second Chance Lifts.  NO ONE SHOULD ATTEMPT TO LIFT MORE THAN THEY CAN IN THIS CONTEST.  However, If you are not able to get one repetition with the weight you selected, you will be allowed one more try at a reduced weight.

9) ABOVE ALL ELSE, ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FUN AT THIS EVENT. :-)