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THE SPORT

THREE LIFTS. ONE TOTAL.

Three attempts per lift. The best good lift counts — and the sum of all three decides the standings.

1. SQUATSquat

   The hip crease breaks below the top of the knee and the lifter returns upright. The attempt ends on the “Rack” command.

2. BENCH PRESSBench press

   The bar is lowered to the chest, held motionless and pressed on the “Press” command. Glutes and feet stay in contact.

3. DEADLIFTDeadlift

   From the floor to full lockout, knees locked and shoulders back. The bar is returned on the “Down” command.