2022 Arnold Armlifting Championships
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The 2022 Arnold Armlifting Championships will feature the strongest athletes in the World in 6 men’s weight classes and 4 women’s weight classes by Invitation Only competitions on Friday and Saturday on the Arnold Sports Arena Stage inside the Arnold Sport Festival Expo Hall.
An open competition to all members of Armlifting USA will take place on Sunday March 6th on the Arnold Sport Arena Stage. We offer the following weight classes:
Men: Lightweights 80kg/176lb; Middleweights 90kg/198lb; 100kg/220lb; Heavyweights 110kg/242lb; 125kg/275lb; and 125kg/275lb plus
Women: Lightweight 60kg/132lb; Middleweights 70kg/154lb; 80kg/176lb and Heavyweight 80kg/176lb plus
Masters Men: 50plus
Masters Women: 40plus
Register to compete here:
https://www.oddehaugen.com/2022-arnold-armlifting-registration/
Thursday March 3
7:00PM: Credentialing and Weigh-in of athletes competing on Friday (Convention Center Room TBD)
Friday, March 4th – Arnold Sports Arena Stage
Women’s Competition – Invitees ONLY
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Please plan to arrive at 8:30am to weigh in if you did not already weigh-in. You may begin warming up after weigh-ins.
Rules briefing will be at 9:45AM. Additional warm ups can take place after the rules briefing and before the contest.
1:00PM – Weigh-in of athletes competing on Saturday (by Arnold Sports Arena Stage)
Friday, March 4th – Arnold Sports Arena Stage
Men’s 80kg & 90kg Competition – Invitees ONLY
2:00PM – 4:00PM
Please plan to arrive at 1pm to weigh in if you haven’t already weighed in. You may begin warming up after weigh-ins.
Rules briefing will be at 1:45PM. Additional warm ups can take place after the rules briefing and before the contest.
Saturday, March 5th – Arnold Sports Arena Stage
Men’s 100kg & 125kg Classes – Invitees ONLY
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Please plan to arrive at 8:30am to weigh in if you haven’t already weighed in. You may begin warming up after weigh-ins. Rules briefing will be at 9:45AM. Additional warm ups can take place after the rules briefing and before the contest.
Saturday, March 5th – Arnold Sports Arena Stage
Men’s 110kg & 125kg+ Classes – Invitees ONLY
2:00PM – 4:00PM
Please plan to arrive at 8:30am to weigh in for the 110kg class. 125kg+ class may weigh in at 1:00PM. You may begin warming up after weigh-ins. Rules briefing will be at 1:45PM. Additional warm ups can take place after the rules briefing and before the contest.
Sunday, March 6th
Open Contest – All Armlifting USA members; all weight classes plus MASTERS Women 40+ & Men 50+
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Please plan to arrive at 8:30am to weigh in. You may begin warming up after weigh-ins.
Rules briefing is at 9:45AM. Additional warm ups can take place after the rules briefing and before the contest.
GENERAL CONTEST RULES
We are conducting these events in accordance with the Official Armlifting USA Rules for each event.
Wearing the contest shirt is mandatory. Order of lifters determined by opening attempt in rising bar format.
Powder or block chalk are the only grip aids allowed. No liquid chalks, alcohol solutions or alcohol wipes are permitted. Any competitor using any alcohol solution or liquid chalk will be immediately disqualified from the competition. Towels will be provided by the contest director. Any athlete suspected of foul play will be disqualified by contest management.
Athletes can switch hands as needed during their attempts for Rolling Thunder.
Athletes can start at whatever weight; they do not have to start at the opening weight but if the athlete misses their opening lift, they will get a ZERO on the scoresheet for that event.
Athletes can skip weights and do not have to take every weight jump. They will get 30 seconds to complete their lift.
In all lifts, athletes must fully lock out the weight, show control, and look at the judge for a down command. Once given the down command, athletes should then return the weight back to the ground with their hand still on the implement. Judges will not give a down command unless these requirements are met!
Awards are given out for 1st – 3rd place in each weight class. Points are determined on a percentage basis and accrue towards the overall standing. Scoring will be out of 300 points in each weight class with each event having the same weight towards the overall score. The maximum score for an athlete that wins each of the three events in his/her weight class is 300 points.
Opening weights for each lift
| Weight class | Rolling Thunder | DOH Axle DL | 3” Saxon Bar |
| Women (all classes) | 30kg/66# | 70kg/154# | 25kg/55# |
| Men 80kg & 90kg | 60kg/132# | 115kg/253# | 55kg/121# |
| Men 100kg & 110kg | 75kg/165# | 155kg/341# | 70kg/154# |
| Men 125kg & 125kg+ | 85kg/187# | 170kg/374# | 80kg/176# |
Weight increases for each lift
| Weight class | Rolling Thunder | DOH Axle DL | 3” Saxon Bar |
| Women (all classes) | 2.5kg | 5kg up to 80kg, then 2.5kg | 2.5kg |
| Men 80kg & 90kg | 5kg up to 75kg, then 2.5kg | 5kg up to 140kg, then 2.5kg | 5kg up to 75kg, then 2.5kg |
| Men 100kg & 110kg | 5kg up to 90kg, then 2.5kg | 10kg up to 175kg, then 2.5kg | 5kg up to 90kg, then 2.5kg |
| Men 125kg & 125kg+ | 5kg up to 100kg, then 2.5kg | 10kg up to 200kg, then 2.5kg | 5kg up to 100kg, then 2.5kg |
Weights are subject to change based on competitors and time constraints.
