EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY:

• Dumbbell or kettlebell to verify scale
• Digital Scale. (Analog scales are NOT permitted)
• A cell phone or Ipad with live connection to Time.is or similar type programs proving time/date on your device
• Standard 15kg (35LB) or 20kg (45LB) Barbell
  * Any style barbell is permitted including deadlift bars, power bars etc - specialty barbells are not, see below
  * If you have questions about whether your barbell will be accepted, please email judging@roguefitness.com
• Weight Plates with the weight clearly marked
  *Max of 18" (45 cm) diameter
  *Minimum plate increments of 1LB or 0.5kg per side
• Squat rack for the strict press and the front squat
• Barbell Collars
• Recommended: 10' x 10' clear unobstructed area in which to lift, with no other equipment in the space apart from the bar and plates the athlete will use during their attempts
• Rogue brand gear is not required

Permitted Equipment:

• Gym Chalk (magnesium carbonate)
• Weightlifting Belt
• Knee/Elbow Sleeves (single or pairs)
• Wrist Supports/Wraps
• Olympic Lifting Singlet
• Talcum powder
• Mouthguards
• Recommended: Shoes of any style (not required)

Not Permitted Equipment:

• Tacky of any kind
• Wedges or anything to elevate the heels
• Hand Grips of any kind including liquid grip
• Gloves or any type of hand, forearm or bicep coverings
• Sticky Adhesives or grip adhesives of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body, or bar (including spray or other)
• Multiple layers of sleeves/wraps on top of each other
• Lifting Straps of any kind
• Knee Wraps or Elbow Wraps
• Any multi-ply suits including deadlift or powerlifting suits
• Long sleeve pants/shorts that cover the knees/elbows
• Mono lift
• Smith Machines
• Any pads or additional support added to the barbell for the front squat
• Specialty barbells including safety squat bars, trap bars etc. 

Any athlete who alters the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards may be disqualified from the competition.

FLOW

Lift 1: The Strict Press 

1. Athlete loads the bar to the initial weight
   * Clearly show the plate markings to camera when adding / deducting load
2. Once the bar is loaded, athlete verbally declares initial weight
3. Athlete shows camera no illegal supportive equipment is being used
4. Show time/date device to the camera to confirm all 3 lifts take place within one hour of each other
   * The 1 hour time window starts at this step
5. Complete lift - full movement standards above
6. If adding weight for multiple attempts clearly show all previously weighed equipment being added to the camera
7. Verbally confirm new load

Lift 2: The Front Squat

1. Show time/date device to the camera to confirm all 3 lifts take place within one hour of each other
2. Athlete loads the bar to the initial weight
   * Bar should already be in the rack
   * Clearly show the plate markings to camera when adding / deducting load
3. Once the bar is loaded, athlete verbally declares initial weight
4. Athlete shows camera no illegal supportive equipment is being used
5. Complete lift - full movement standards above
6. If adding weight for multiple attempts clearly show all previously weighed equipment being added to the camera
7. Verbally confirm new load

Lift 3: The Deadlift 

1. Show time/date device to the camera to confirm all 3 lifts take place within one hour of each other
2. Athlete loads the bar to the initial weight
   * Bar should already be on the floor
   * Clearly show the plate markings to camera when adding / deducting load
3. Once the bar is loaded, athlete verbally declares initial weight
4. Athlete shows camera no illegal supportive equipment is being used
5. Complete lift - athlete must stand to full extension -  full movement standards above
6. If adding weight for multiple attempts clearly show all previously weighed equipment being added to the camera
7. Verbally confirm new load

* The athlete may add or subtract weight from the bar working toward their max load and repeat the flow listed above.
* The athlete may make as many attempts at each movement as they would like
* Additional personnel may be used to add/deduct weight from the barbell.

Movements

The lifts will be performed in the following sequence, Strict Press, Front Squat and Sumo Deadlift

Strict Press

1. Athlete must take the bar out of the rack in the front rack, unsupported and without assistance - they must also re-rack the barbell without assistance.
2. The acceptable body position for the one repetition is as follows: 
3. Knees, and hips must remain locked out for the entire lift - if it is deemed the legs or hips have assisted during the press then the lift will not count
4. The lift starts with the bar in contact with and supported by the shoulders. If an athlete is unable to support the barbell in contact with the shoulders they may support it with the arms only. Any downward motion of the barbell prior to the press will be considered bouncing and the lift will not count.
5. The athlete will press the bar to the overhead position
6. The heels must remain in contact with the floor during the press - stepping forwards or backwards during the lift will result in a no rep, 
7. The athlete must show a moment of control in the overhead position before returning the bar to the shoulders
8. The overhead / finish position will be as follows;
   * Bar directly overhead or slightly behind the body
   * Elbows fully extended
   * Hips fully extended
   * Legs fully extended

Front Squat 

1. Barbell begins in the squat rack.  
2. The barbell must be unracked and be supported by the athlete on the shoulders in the front rack position without assistance 
3. Arms may be in a traditional front rack position or crossed, as long as the barbell is resting on the front of the shoulders
4. After unracking the bar the athlete must step back to begin the squat
5. The athlete must squat to a depth BELOW PARALLEL where the hip crease is CLEARLY below the top of the knee with the barbell controlled in a front rack position
6. The athlete must then stand, without assistance to a position where the knees and hips are fully extended with the barbell supported in the front rack position
7. The athlete must rerack the barbell without assistance to complete the lift

Sumo Deadlift  

1. Barbell begins on the floor. 
2. This is a sumo deadlift with the hands inside of the knees (Standard Deadlift is not permitted).
3. Any style of grip is allowed.
4. The bar is lifted to the finishing position where the hips and knees are fully extended with the head and shoulders behind the bar. 
5. Once the athlete reaches the required finishing position they will lower the barbell to the ground while maintaining control of the bar. Dropping the bar is NOT allowed.

See the Rogue Trifecta Challenge instructional video at www.roguefitness.com/challenges for a visual example of the permitted movements.

For this challenge, athletes should submit 3 separate videos. 1 video for each movement. Videos shot with a fisheye lens or similar lens may be rejected due to the visual distortion these lenses cause. Sound maybe on or off. Be sure the athlete has adequate space to safely complete the movement and clear the area of all extra equipment, people, or other obstructions so that the video is clear. 

NOTE: The athletes first video (strict press) has the added step of weighing and marking each weight and barbell that will be used for the entire challenge. The following two videos (front squat followed by sumo deadlift) do not need to re-validate or remark the weights and bars.