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IN CRISIS

LEADERBOARD RULES

Eligibility

To participate in the Strength Leaderboard Challenge, you must meet the following criteria:


  • Hold a current BYU Student Wellness Membership.
  • All lifts must be completed in the SFH Fitness Center using standard equipment.
  • All lifts must be performed in front of an approved judge.
  • Follow the rules below.
pic of bench press

BENCH PRESS


Women: 100lbs | Men: 225lbs
Goal: Max reps in a single unbroken set
  • Bar to chest, full extension at the top.
  • No bouncing, reracking, or dropping of the bar
  • Rest allowed at lockout only.
  • Spotter can assist only after failure.
  • Approved judge must be present.
Man doing squat with weights

SQUATS


Women: 175lbs | Men: 225lbs
Goal: Max reps in a single unbroken set
  • Back Squat Hips below parallel, full extension at top.
  • Heels down, no collapsing knees.
  • No reracking or dropping of the bar.
  • No pausing in bottom position. Must maintain form.
  • Approved judge must be present.
woman doing deadlift

DEADLIFT


Women & Men: Max Weight
Goal: Heaviest successful lift (1 rep max)
  • Must achieve full extension of hips, knees, shoulders.
  • No hitching, bouncing, or straps.
  • No dropping the bar.
  • Conventional or sumo allowed.
  • Approved judge must be present.