Lift a certain percentage of your body weight in biceps curl – max reps!
The top six get a medal – and the top three in each class get nice trophies! The competitions are held in front of large crowds on stage during the thunderous Fitnessfestivalen.
Age limit
The age limit for participation in the public competitions is 16 years.
Heating
There will be equipment exhibitors on site and you can ask permission to use their equipment if you want to warm up as early as hours before the races. Competitors who are at the stage prior to the start of the competition to receive instructions and conduct weigh-ins will be given a chance to feel out/warm up on the competition equipment (provided they do not disturb exhibitors etc.).
Who wins in case of equal number of reps?
If two – or more – competitors on the podium get the same number of approved reps on the same weight load, they are separated by body weight. Those with a lighter body weight are placed ahead of those with a heavier body weight. Competitors outside the podium with the same number of approved reps on the same weight load get the same placement, otherwise the one who lifted a heavier weight always beats the one who lifted a lighter one.
Controller
As of 2010, the rules for SM Bar-Dips, SM Chins and Biceps Battle have been adapted to be in line with the rules adopted for the popular Fitness Five competition.
Clothing
The only dress code for the different events is that the competitor wears a tank top. This is so that the judges can see the movements of the body and judge fairly.
Biceps curl (Men at 50% of body weight, women at 40% of body weight)
– You have 100 seconds to do as many repetitions as possible!
– The pole is lifted out of the stand and the competition starts with the arms hanging straight down.
– The position of the feet must not be more than one foot from the wall/post.
– The position of the legs shall be perfectly straight.
– Both buttocks/lower back, thoracic spine and back of head should be in contact with the wall/post during the concentric phase.
– On the referee’s signal, the first curl is started.
– The repetitions should be performed at a calm and steady pace, without rocking the body, either in the lumbar region or in the knee joints.
– The arms should be fully extended between each repetition – and the barbell should touch the tip of the chin in the top position.
– The movement shall be a single movement and the use of the thigh as a relief at the beginning of the conetric phase is not allowed.
– A so-called “rowing movement” is not allowed.
– However, it is permissible to project the chin slightly, but not to lower it.
– The pace should be leisurely, with a clearly marked stop at the bottom position.
– Only magnesium is allowed as an excipient.
Equal results on the same weight load are distinguished using body weight (lighter body weight wins). In case of repeated incorrect repetitions, the athlete has the right to continue, but only strict repetitions will be accepted.