A. Entries

1. No advance entry is necessary. Enter on site at the Fitness Center.

B. Equipment

1. Weights, bar, bench, and chalk will be provided.

C. General Rules

1. A lifter must lower the bar to the chest and have the bar become stationary before beginning the upward lift.

2. A lifter may not raise his/her hips off the bench during the lift.

3. A lift will be disqualified for uneven arm extension.

4. A lift will be disqualified for using too wide a grip.

5. Replacing the bar in the racks to quickly will disqualify a lift.

6. All lifter must have a spotter present. The spotter may assist with a lift-off. If a spotter touches the bar before it is returned to the rack, the lift will be declared a failed attempt.

7. The Supervisor/Judge must witness all lifts.

8. The Supervisor/judge will have final authority on whether or not a lift can be attempted.

D. Format

1. Each lifter will be required to weigh-in prior to the start of the contest.

2. Each lifter will be placed in a specific weight class.

3. Lifters will receive 3 attempts (completed or failed lifts) to reach their maximum.

4. Weight class winners will receive a t-shirt.

5. Overall male and female winners (most weight lifted) will receive a plaque.

E. Eligibility

1. GSW students and faculty/staff members are eligible to participate.

2. Participants are required to present a current GSW photo ID on site.

F. Participants should be aware that there is a risk of injury in participation of intramural sports due to the inherent nature of the activity. Individuals participate in intramural sports at their own risk.