EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY:

1. A “strongman style” sandbag completely filled and weighing 200lbs (91 KG)  for men and 150lbs (68 KG) for women.
2. Weight Plate, Dumbbell or kettlebell to verify scale
3. Digital Scale. (Analog scales are NOT permitted)
4. Tape Measure and tape to mark floor and 2 cones (or similar objects) to mark the turning points of the 25ft (7.62m)

Sandbags must meet the following requirements in order to be acceptable for this competition: 

1. A cylindrical shaped sandbag with straight parallel sides and a circular top/bottom.
2. Sandbags must be calibrated to weight and well balanced.
3. Circular or cone shaped sandbags are not permitted.
4. Sandbags with straps or handles of any kind are not permitted.
5. Sandbags must be filled to capacity so that the bag is entirely vertical when sitting on the ground and there is no overlapping/overhanging of the bag onto the arms while being held.

Male 200LB (91 KG) Sandbag Specs:

1. Height must measure between 14” - 17” (35 - 43 cm) when sitting on the ground
2. Diameter of the top and bottom must measure between 14” - 18” (35 - 46 cm)
3. Circumference of the center must measure between 48” - 55” (122 - 140 cm)

Female 150lLB (68 KG) sandbag Specs:

1. Height must measure between 11” - 14” (28 - 35 cm) when sitting on the ground
2. Diameter or the top and bottom must measure between 14” - 18” (35 - 46 cm)
3. Circumference of the center must measure between 48” - 55” (122 - 140 cm)

* Note: If you are not sure if your bag will be accepted, please email pictures and measurements to judging@roguefitness.live for approval.

Permitted Equipment:

• Gym Chalk (magnesium carbonate)
• Mouth Guards
• Nose Strips
• Shoes of any kind MUST be worn
• Knee Sleeves - neoprene / single ply

Not Permitted Equipment:

• Lifting belts of any type
• Liquid Chalk
• Tacky of any kind
• Lifting straps, support straps or any other kind of straps
• Braces of any kind
• Gloves or any type of hand or forearm coverings
• Grip shirts
• Tape of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body or bag
• Sticky adhesives or grip adhesives of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body or bag including spray or other
• Supersuits, support briefs, or other supportive gear
• Knee wraps/elbow sleeves or wraps
• Long sleeve shirts of any kind 

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

FLOW

1. The bag begins on the ground with the challenger next to it.
2. On 3-2-1-Go the challenger may start picking up the bag, using any method to pick up the bag.
3. This initial lift must be done without assistance.
4. Once the bag is in the approved hold position on the body, the timer will start and count up to 30 seconds.
5. When the timer hits 30 seconds the challenger may start the 200ft walk
   - 8 x 25 ft lengths
6. On completion of the walk the challenger will hold the bag in a stationary position for as long as possible.
   * Athlete must have clearly completed the 200ft walk before beginning the stationary hold
   * Athlete must remain stationary for the remainder of the challenge
7. The challenge is over when the bag is dropped, or no longer in the approved hold position.
8. If the athlete is going for another attempt during the same video:
   * Reset the bag to the start
   * Athletes may make as many attempts during their video as they would like.
   * Video submissions may not exceed 25 minutes in length.

MOVEMENTS

Bear Hold / Walk

1. The acceptable hold position will be with the sandbag placed entirely on the front of the body:
   * The top edge of the bag must remain lower than the chin
   * The bag may NOT be supported by the thighs at any time during the attempt
   * The bag will be supported with the lifter’s arm only in a “bear hug” position
2. The athlete’s hands and arms can be positioned anywhere they would like on or around the bag:
   * Interlocking of fingers, arms and wrists is permitted.
   * Holding the bag from the bottom is permitted.
   * Holding the bag vertically or horizontally is permitted.
   * Hitching to regain control is permitted as long as the bag stays in the approved position on the body.
3. Once the bag is in the approved position the athlete may begin the hold, then the walk and into the hold again
4. Athlete must walk clearly around the cone/marker spaced at 25ft (7.62m)
5. Once the bag is not in the approved hold position or dropped to the floor, the challenge is over
   * Athlete must clearly walk around the 25ft markers.
   * If it is felt that the athlete is resting the bag on the thighs / legs to support the weight of the bag, then the challenge will be judged as over.
   * The 30 seconds hold and 200ft walk must be completed for a time to score.

Any athlete who alters/modifies the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards may be disqualified from the competition if deemed by the head judges to give an unfair advantage.

Age Check: Your age based on how old you will be when the challenge ends/closes.