Here is the info you’ve been waiting for! On January 23, we’ll be holding an in house powerlifting competition and chili cook off. The details are below:
What: Power lifting as a sport consists of 3 events; back squat, bench press and deadlift in that order. You will be given 3 attempts at each lift and the highest successful lift will be scored. The “total” will be your highest from each lift added up. This is how lifters will be ranked.
When: Saturday, Jan 23. Gym opens at 7:30 for warm ups, rules and briefing at 8:00 am, first flight of lifters kicks off at 8:30 am. We hope to have everything wrapped up by noon. Please sign up by Jan 16 so we can plan accordingly. There will be a sign up sheet on the door at the gym!
Who: Any ICAer with a 2x/week or unlimited membership!
Where: ICA!
Why: Why not!? If you are an experienced ICAer then this is a great chance to see where your lifts stand in a friendly and competitive setting. If you are brand new then this is a great chance to establish a strength baseline for yourself and meet the rest of the ICA community. We highly encourage you to show up and lift some weight. It would also be a great way to try out a competition for the first time!
Other Details: There will be 2 divisions in this meet: Open and Wilks. The Open division is straight up who can lift the most weight for bragging rights, no weigh in required. The Wilks division takes into account an athlete’s bodyweight by assigning a coefficient by which your score will be multiplied. Higher bodyweight means a lower coefficient and a lower score. Anyone in the Wilks is also eligible for the Open. Men’s and Women’s winner’s of the Wilks division will get a sweet trophy! For men’s Wilks coefficients click here, women click here.
Rules:
- Squat – The lifter will take the bar off the rack and begin the squat. Judge calls “up” once the athlete hits depth and “rack” once the athlete has stood up under control.
- Bench – The lifter can lift the bar off the rack or have assistance. Lower the bar to the chest, Judge calls “press” after a brief pause on the chest and “rack” once the bar is locked out and held under control.
- Deadlift – Sumo or conventional are allowed. The bar must move up to lock out with full hip extension without any pauses along the way. Once the judge calls “down”, the athlete must lower the bar to the ground under control.
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So, the Chili portion of this…is this a judged thing? Bring your own crock pot? Will there be somewhere to plug in a crockpot? BYOB Bowls? Spoons? Chairs and Tables? Will Steve be there drinking beer (we know this answer). Categories of heatness?
Yea, inquiring minds want to know.
First, I love that the only questions so far are about the chili.
Second, some answers:
We will provide electricity, bowls, spoons, chairs and tables.
If Steve isn’t there drinking beer, I’ll be sorely disappointed.
There will be the option to vote for your favorite chili for anyone who cares to, mine will be amazing. Hot or not, make it good!
Is the chili eaten before or after the back squat?
Depends on how confident you’re feeling I would think.
Very excited for the meet John!
I am sooo not on clean up doodie….
Chili eating contest? I welcome all challengers