The annual Bench Press Contest returns with nine different weight divisions, four different senior divisions, and three women’s divisions. This is a free, members-only contest to compete for trophies and bragging rights. Featuring guest judge, Meir Jolovitz.

Monday, April 27

If you have any questions, please email David Jolovitz at DavidJ[at]SCCLive.org

Bench Press Contest Rules:

1. Athletes must weigh in prior to the contest starting. This helps to determine weight classes.
2. Athletes get three lifts. Use this as an opportunity to increase the weight for the second and third lifts.
3. Report the weight of your opening lift to the judge prior to the beginning of your contest.
4. Your best successful lift will count.
5. You cannot choose to go down in weight if you failed a lift. You can try the same weight again, or move up.
6. You may use a spotter to give you a lift, only.
7. Your feet must remain fixed to the floor. Feet cannot move once the lift begins.
8. Your rear end must remain on the bench at all times. You lift will not count if you if you lift your butt.
9. Touch the bar on your chest momentarily and wait for the official’s signal. Do not bounce the bar off of your chest.
10. Both arms must lock out simultaneously at the top.