Lift Off, the ultimate test of power, endurance, and precision. This competition brings athletes face to face with the three pillars of strength, Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in a unique format that blends weightlifting, strategic pacing, and muscular endurance.

This competition isn’t just about chasing one rep maxes. It’s about performing under pressure, managing time wisely, and proving who can rise when the clock is ticking.

All competitors receive an adidas apparel kit, including footwear (value +$500!) 

Individual

All 6 events solo.

Doubles

Both athletes compete in all events, scores are combined (M/M, M/F, F/F)

Teams of 3

One Athlete per lift (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift) scores are tallied by combined total.
(3 MALE or 3 FEMALE)

Must provide all team member details at time of registration.

Men’s
LIGHTWEIGHT
Men’s
MiddleWEIGHT
Men’s
heavyWEIGHT
women’s
LIGHTWEIGHT
women’s
MiddleWEIGHT
women’s
heavyWEIGHT

WEIGHT CLASS DETAILS:

  • Individual competitors complete all 6 events on their own.
  • DOUBLES: EACH PARTNER DOES ALL 6 EVENTS, TOTAL COMBINED SCORE WINS (M/M, M/F, F/F)
  • TEAMS OF 3: EACH PARTNER DOES 1 OF THE 3 EVENTS (MUST DO BOTH 1RM + REP TESTS)
  • Mixed Doubles Teams will follow the following weight class guidelines:
    • Lightweight Mixed Doubles: combined weight: <310 lbs
    • Middleweight Mixed Doubles: combined weight: 311–360 lbs
    • Heavyweight Mixed Doubles: combined weight: 361+ lbs
  • Teams of 3 weight classes are determined by average body weight of all competitors. (3 men, or 3 women) 
  • Your scores will be ranked only against other competitors within your weight class
  • You may choose to compete in a weight class higher than your bodyweight, but not lower
Competition Flow:

3 Zones

Each athlete will move through:

At each station, athletes complete:
  • One Rep Max Attempts: Athletes have 10 minutes to declare and attempt up to 3 official 1RMs. They may lift as many times as they’d like during the 10 minutes, but only the 3 declared attempts (called out to their judge) will count.
  • Rep Test: After heavy attempts, athletes have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible at a prescribed weight based on weight class.
MINUTE BY MINUTE BREAKDOWN:

0-10 Mins: Athletes perform up to 3 official Squat 1RM attempts.
10-12: Reset bar to rep test weight
12-13: Squat Rep Test
13-15: Transition to Bench Press Zone
15-25: Bench Press 1RM attempts
25-27: Reset bar to rep test weight
27-28: Bench Press Rep Test
28-30: Transition to Deadlift Zone
30-40: Deadlift 1RM attempts
40-42: Reset bar to rep test weight
42-43: Deadlift Rep Test
43-45: Turn in score sheet to judges

The Master Clock will dictate when you may start and finish your 1rm attempts, your rep tests, and your transitions from one zone to the next.

Athlete Responsibilities:
  • You will be required to add plates to your own barbell for every event. The judge can assist with bar math, but the weight on the bar is ultimately your responsibility.
  • You must strip the barbell after each Rep Test and leave it empty for the next competitor.
  • You will carry your scoresheet with you zone to zone and hand scoresheet to your judge at each zone to record your scores
  • After your final Deadlift rep test, you must hand in your scoresheet to the scoring table
Heat Format:
  • Heats of 5 athletes at a time will take the competition floor. Each athlete will be assigned one lane, you will remain in your lane for the duration of your event.
  • Once Heat 1 moves on to the Bench Press Zone, Heat 2 will start on the squats
  • Once Heat 3 begins, 15 athletes will be competing at a time following one master clock, keeping the arena constantly active

Competition Timing | One Master Clock:

15 Mins Per Zone:

10 MINS FOR 1RM ATTEMPTS

2 MIN TRANSITION

1 MIN REP TEST

2 MIN TRANSITION

Deload and reset barbell before moving to next zone

REP TEST WEIGHTS:
  • ENDURANCE REP TEST
  • Squat
  • Bench Press
  • Deadlift
  • MEN'S LIGHTWEIGHT
  • PRO: 185
    OPEN: 135
  • PRO: 135
    OPEN: 95
  • PRO: 205
    OPEN: 185
  • MEN'S MIDDLEWEIGHT
  • PRO: 205
    OPEN: 165
  • PRO: 185
    OPEN: 135
  • PRO: 225
    OPEN: 205
  • MEN'S HEAVYWEIGHT
  • PRO: 265
    OPEN: 205
  • PRO: 225
    OPEN: 165
  • PRO: 315
    OPEN: 255
  • WOMEN'S LIGHTWEIGHT
  • PRO: 115
    OPEN: 85
  • PRO: 75
    OPEN: 55
  • PRO: 135
    OPEN: 115
  • WOMEN'S MIDDLEWEIGHT
  • PRO: 155
    OPEN: 115
  • PRO: 85
    OPEN: 65
  • PRO: 185
    OPEN: 155
  • WOMEN'S HEAVYWEIGHT
  • PRO: 185
    OPEN: 145
  • PRO: 95
    OPEN: 75
  • PRO: 205
    OPEN: 185
1RM:

Heaviest single lift wins
3 attempts

REP TEST:

Most consecutive, unbroken reps until failure. Squatter must hit parallel at bottom and full hip extension at top.

1RM:

Heaviest single lift wins
3 attempts

REP TEST:

Most consecutive, unbroken reps until failure. Bar must touch the chest at bottom, reach full extension at top.

1RM:

Heaviest single lift wins
3 attempts

REP TEST:

Most consecutive, unbroken reps until failure. Must hit full hip extension at top.