Bench Press Competition

We're raising the bar! Test the limits of your lifting abilities by participating in the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, Greystone Branch 1 RM Bench Press Competition. Time: Weigh-ins and warm-ups 8:30am-9:30am Competitor meeting at 9:30am Competition begins at 10am Rules: - Shoulders and buttocks must be on bench at all times - Heels must stay on floor for entire lift. - There is NO bouncing or sinking of the bar - Wrist Wraps are allowed while competing - Elbow Wraps are not permitted - Lifting Shirts are not permitted - Competitors have to wait for the press and rack command. - Judges will command you to press and rack the weight once they are satisfied with your lift - Each competitor gets 3 attempts