STRENGTH. FOCUS. RESULTS.
Bench Press Competition
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday June 27th 2026
8:30 AM Check-in / 10:00 AM Rules Briefing
Lifting begins immediately following
FEE: $20 Members / $40 Program Participants
WHO CAN SIGN UP?
Competitors must be 14 years or older (per fitness center guidelines). All participants should be comfortable and capable of performing a flat barbell bench press.
HOW DO WE KEEP IT FAIR?
We use a DOTS (Dynamic Objective Team Score) system to level the playing field across body weights and ages.
DIVISIONS
Men’s, Women’s, and Juniors (Ages 14-23)
ARE THERE WEIGHT CLASSES? -NO-
We will have a DOTS scoring to promote fairness and discourage unhealthy cutting or bulking
All athletes will be weighed in before 10AM
Competitors in all divisions shall perform lifts on a 20kg (44lb) barbell
COMPETITION FORMAT
Each lifter gets 3 attempts to hit a 1-rep max
You may increase weight after a successful lift
You cannot lower weight
You may skip (“scratch”) if desired
Submit opening weight before 10AM
Attempt weights must be declared immediately after each lift
3 attempts, 1 rep max
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT Robert roblillis5491@gmail.com or Julian jmt8487@gmail.com