Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The competitor will lift the barbell and stand erect at the finish of the lift with the hips extended, knees locked, and shoulders above the hips.
–Either conventional (grip outside the thighs) or sumo (inside) stance is acceptable.
–Any type of grip is allowed. Chalk is the only grip aid allowed.
–There will be no downward movement of the bar during the ascent.
–No ramping (resting the barbell on the thighs during the lift) is allowed.
–No hitching (re-bending the knees on the ascent) is allowed.
–Upon the instructor’s “Down” command, the student will set the barbell down under control, the hands staying in contact with the barbell until it touches the ground.
–Equipment allowed: Belt, knee sleeves (no knee wraps), wrist wraps (not wrist straps), and shoes are the only equipment allowed.
– Equipment not allowed: No knee wraps, wrist straps, or powerlifting suits.
Video by Derek Toshner, Senior StrongFirst Certified Instructor
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strongfirst.com/achieve/tactical-strength-challenge
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The competitor will lift the barbell and stand erect at the finish of the lift with the hips extended, knees locked, and shoulders above the hips.
–Either conventional (grip outside the thighs) or sumo (inside) stance is acceptable.
–Any type of grip is allowed. Chalk is the only grip aid allowed.
–There will be no downward movement of the bar during the ascent.
–No ramping (resting the barbell on the thighs during the lift) is allowed.
–No hitching (re-bending the knees on the ascent) is allowed.
–Upon the instructor’s “Down” command, the student will set the barbell down under control, the hands staying in contact with the barbell until it touches the ground.
–Equipment allowed: Belt, knee sleeves (no knee wraps), wrist wraps (not wrist straps), and shoes are the only equipment allowed.
– Equipment not allowed: No knee wraps, wrist straps, or powerlifting suits.
Video by Derek Toshner, Senior StrongFirst Certified Instructor
–––
Participant registration for the May 8 Tactical Strength Challenge™ is now open.
strongfirst.com/achieve/tactical-strength-challenge
#strongfirst #tsc #challenge #tacticalstrengthchallenge #barbell #deadlift #bodyweight #kettlebell #bestrongfirst
