Bench Press Fitness Challenge

• December 4-17, 2023

Procedure

1. Weigh-in just before you begin.
2. A sufficient warm-up should be done beforehand (a few repetitions using a comfortable weight).
3. There will be 3 rounds of 2 attempts each. Each round will increase in weight (suggested 5-10% increase). If subject fails, rest and decrease weight by 2.5-5%.
4. The highest weight pressed will be recorded.
5. Barbell must completely touch the chest then be pressed completely up (arms extended) in order to qualify.

Disqualification will result if:

• Butt is lifted off bench
• Bar is bounced off chest (for momentum)
• Spotter assists with lift

Scoring

• Weight lifted (in lbs.) divided by body weight (in lbs.) x 100 (to standardize the score we will calculate a score proportional to the person's bodyweight)

Prizes

• A t-shirt will be given to the 1st place male and 1st place female competitor, at each campus.
• A $5.00 gift card to the bookstore/cafeteria will be awarded to a random participant (each participant's name will go in a hat), at each campus.

Open to students, staff, and community!

Participate at the Nelson Tenth Street Gym, Castlegar Campus Gym, or send in a video emailing nelsonrec@selkirk.ca or recreation@selkirk.ca

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