I am happy to host another grip competition this fall to test your might.
The Movement Minneapolis Grip Decathlon will offer 10 challenges to test your hand, wrist, and arm power. The success of the first grip decathlon in May put fire under my ass to get another together quickly.
Who is this challenge for?
Everyone and anyone, especially- Rock Climbers, Power lifters, Strongmen, Arm Wrestlers, Body Builders, Cross Fitters, Martial Artists, and other tough guys!
The Challenge
Do you think you have some mighty hands? By the end of this competition you will know if you do. 12 November 2011 we will find out how strong you are!
This will be a 10 event contest, designed to test crush grip, pinch strength, support grip, levering, endurance, and fortitude. Not only we will maximum effort be contested, maximum endurance will be evaluated with several events to determine who has the strongest hands.
The Events
#1 Grippers with Mash Monster Set, 4 attempts. We will have over 70 grippers which have been measured with the RGC method to establish rating. You will be allowed 4 attempts to close a maximum difficulty. This will not be a rising bar event, you are allowed to go up and down on your attempts. NOTE: Womens class will use the World of Grip Vulcan gripper with White and Orange spring.
#2 Two Hand Pinch on the adjustable European apparatus. 4 Attempts using the rounds system, rising bar. Lift is done to a 16.5″ standard.
#3 Double overhand axle deadlift. 4 Attempts, rising bar. Conventional and sumo stance are permitted. A lifting belt may be worn.
#4 One hand deadlift with the FBBC 2″ vertical bar. Rounds system, 4 attempts, rising bar. Lift will be done to the traditional 2″ standard. A lifting belt may be worn.
#5 Gripper for reps with 20 mm block system. Competitors will have One attempts using three different grippers. Contestants will need to reset the block before each close. Attempts will be made first with the Atomgripz quad band smooth (rated 158 lbs, 5 points per close), next with the Atomgripz triple band smooth (rated 188 lbs, 3 points per close), and finally with the Atomgripz double band smooth (rated 82 lbs, 1 point per close). A combined score will be made from each successful rep. Contestants will have at least 5 minutes between grippers for recovery.
#6 One hand pinch on the Griptopz Hub. Lift is performed with claw style pinch, lifting the tool to a 16.5″ standard. Rounds system, 4 attempts, rising bar.
#7 Hang from the ropes, maximum time. Contestants will grasp a 2″ manila rope in each hand and hang with their feet off the ground for maximum time. The timer will begin from the moment the feet leave the platform to the moment they touch again.
#8 One hand deadlift with the Strongergrip plateau buster. Rounds system, 4 attempts, rising bar. A lifting belt may be worn.
#9 Monster Medley
Some things to expect
- Inch dumbbell deadlift
- Double Inch deadlift
- Inch + blob lift
- blobs from 22 lbs to half of 100′s in both hex blocks and yorks
- plate pinching- 45′s, 35′s, 25′s, 3-10′s, 4-10′s, 5-10′s
- one hand axle lift
- 3″ axle lift
- Saxon bar lift
- Dinnie Stone lift
- 3″ DB lift
- Hammer levering, Slim Style, Rear, to the nose
- Grippers with block 3.5,3,2.5,2
- Hex DB lifts with both one and two hands
- Hub lifts
- Bottoms up KB pressing
- Finger lifts
- plate curls
- Vertical bar lifts
- Rolling thunder lifts
And even more. The medley will have a 6 minute time limit.
#10 Two hand pinch and hold for time, 1 attempt maximum time. Event will be done with two 45 lbs plates sandwiched smooth side out. Time will begin as soon as contestant deadlifts plates and terminates as soon as they touch the floor.
Tie breaker – To be determined, as needed.
Classes: Men’s open, men’s light weight (199 lbs and less), Women’s open.
Note on classes- For World Records and leader boards, I will weigh in all contestants. Those who wish to compete for 82.5 kg records must be under 82.5 kg at the time of weigh in (181.57 lbs).
Each class will be on their own lifting schedule. All classes will be lifting at the same time, doing different events.
Flight leaders: Each class will have a primary and alternate leader to function as a judge and score keeper for their flight during the contest. This will allow us to quickly navigate all challenges. A master score keeper will be assigned to track contest scores.
Scoring: We will use the North American Grip Sport Association Scoring system for all events. Best possible point total is 1000 points. Event event will have a 100 point possible. The best number per event is 100 points, each number under that is scored in proportion to the best lift that day.
Total: In the NAGSA scoring system lifters are rated by their three event total from grippers, pinch, and axle. An 800 + lbs total is an Elite total. In this contest you will be able to qualify for an Elite total.
Qualifiers for US Grip Nationals 2012.
Qualification Chance 1:
Athletes in the Open Class who Total Elite: Total of 800-lbs between Grippers, Axle, and Two Hand Pinch
Finish in the top 3 out of 7 in your class (Novice, Open B, Open A) in a NAGS-sanctioned contest
Finish in the top position of your class (less than 7 competitors) in a NAGS-sanctioned contest
Qualification Chance 2:
Athletes can also qualify for Nationals by completing 3 of the following feats during the 2010 – 2011 season in NAGS-sanctioned contests. (Can occur during multiple contests)
1″ Vertical Bar – 325
2″ FBBC Vertical Bar – 200
Gripper – Close Level 13 Gold on the Vulcan or 150# Gripper Close (parallel or 20-mm Block Set or wider)
Bending – Grade 8×6″ bolt, Wrist Developer Level 5 Gold
IronMind Axle Deadlift – 325
Euro Two Hands Pinch – 200
One Hand Deadlift on Olympic / Powerlifting Bar – 250
50-lb Blob to Lockout
Rolling Thunder – 180
Two 45’s Pinch to Lockout
Sledge Hammer – 16-lb Lever (vertical, to head, to vertical)
Qualification Chance 3:
Complete any of the following Certifications during the 2010 – 2011 Grip season
Certify for IronMind Captain of Crush (#3, #3.5 or #4)
Certify for IronMind Red Nail Roster
Certify as Gripboard Mash Monster (or move up the Ladder)
Qualification Chance 4:
Complete any one of the following Wild Card feats during the 2011 – 2012 season in NAGS-sanctioned contests. (multiple contests permitted)
Close #4 Gripper with parallel set or wider
Break US Record in Two Hands Pinch
Break US Record in 1-inch Vertical Bar (LGC Standard or FBBC Standard)
Break US Record in 2-inch Vertical Bar (FBBC Standard)
Break US Record in the Axle Deadlift
Time & Date: 12 November 2011. Registration is from 0900 to 1000, contest will begin at 1030 AM prompt. All competitors must be in place no later than 930 AM for weigh in and rules briefing.
Location: Movement Minneapolis, 2075 East Center Circle, Plymouth MN. We are 1/4 mile East of I-494 in the Industrial Park Village.
Registration: Contestants are required a 25 dollar fee for the decathlon. Registration must be paid by the morning of the event.
Uniform: Contestants will wear clean athletic clothing and foot wear. Gloves, lifting straps, or wrist bracing equipment is specifically forbidden. Elbow warmers/sleeves are permitted provided they afford no advantage to the event. Chalk will be provided by The Movement, all other brands/types are forbidden. Lifting belts are allowed for certain events.
The Movement will provide bottled water for all contestants. It is recommended you bring some snacks/food items to have during the day.
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