The Y is bringing back their weightlifting competition: Strength In Numbers. At the Downtown YMCA, members can test their strength with others in the community of their age and size.

It is a non-sanctioned meet where members and the Meadville community can compete in the bench press, deadlift or both! On each lift, there are three attempts to achieve the highest weight for one repetition for rewards in their class and overall.

All proceeds from the event will be used to make equipment renovations and replacements to the Downtown weight room based on member recommendations!

All competitors will compete in their age and weight divisions.

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Itinerary:

Saturday, July 15th

Registration/Weigh-ins: 8:00-9:30am

Rules Meeting: ~9:45am

Lifting Starts: ~10:00am

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Rules:

Bench Press

The lifter will have the option for a lift-off and start at their own time. “Touch and go” off the chest is allowed. Glutes must stay on the bench throughout the pressing motion. Lifter will end the press fully locked out to show control before being told to rack. Wrist wraps, lifting belt, and elbow sleeves/wraps and chalk are allowed.

Deadlift

The lifter can pick up the weight on their own time and must fully lock out at the top of the lift. The lifter must keep their hands on the bar until the bar completely stops on the ground. Lifting belt, knee sleeves, and chalk are allowed. Lifting straps will not be permitted.

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Age Divisions:

Junior: 15-17yrs

Open: 18+

Masters: 50+

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Weight Classes: 

Men

Under 140lb

141-160lb

161-185lb

186-220lb

220lb+

Women

Under 120lb

121-140lb

141-160lb

161-180lb

180lb+

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