Bench Press Competition 2026
MIDDLE TYGER FAMILY YMCA BENCH PRESS COMPETITION – Saturday, March 28th (1-Rep Max Contest & Endurance Contest – Open to Women and Men; Ages 13 to Adult)
- Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
- Meeting: 9:30am
- Competition:10:00am
Entry Fees for 1-Rep Max & Endurance Contest:
— Early Registration & T-Shirt Guarantee until 2/14:
- Member Fee – $20/contest or $30 for both
- Guest Fee – $35/contest or $45 for both
— Regular Registration 2/15-3/20:
- Member Fee – $25/contest or $35 for both
- Guest Fee – $40/contest or $50 for both
— Late Registration 3/21-3/28:
- Member – $30/contest or $40 for both
- Guest Fee – $45/contest or $55 for both
Overall Rules:
- “Touch & Go Style” – No bouncing off the chest and uneven extension of the bar
- Feet must remain in contact on the floor
- Butt must remain in contact with the bench
- Shirt must be tucked in or tight fitting
- Spotter is allowed to lift off at Judges command
- Spotter can not touch bar until Judges command
- Wrist wraps are allowed
- No bench shirt or wrapped elbows allowed
- Lifter must wait for Judges command to “Press” & “Rack” – Failure to wait is a missed attempt
1-Rep Max Divisions:
– Males: Teen(13-16), Young Men’s(17-24), Men’s(25-40), Mature Men’s(41-54), Master Men’s(55 & Up)
– Females: Teen(13-16), Young Women’s(17-24), Women’s(25-40), Mature Women’s(41-54), Master Women’s(55 & Up)
*Three (3) rounds; Round System-lightest to heaviest weight in all three (3) attempts; Only one (1) attempt per round; Weight lifted divided by Body Weight in each Gender & Age Division
Endurance Weight Divisions:
– Males: 135lbs; 175lbs; 205lbs
– Females: 50lbs; 75lbs; 100lbs
*One (1) round; Choose one (1) weight class; Must extend arms fully and hear counted rep from Judge before proceeding to the next rep; Reps multiplied by Weight lifted divided by Body Weight
(Endurance Contest follows the 1-Rep Max Contest)
Prizes:
Trophy awarded to 1st Place Winners in Women’s and Men’s Age Divisions and Overall Strongest Lifter. Each participant receives gift bag.
1-Rep Max Contest
MIDDLE TYGER FAMILY YMCA BENCH PRESS COMPETITION – Saturday, March 28th (1-Rep Max Contest & Endurance Contest – Open to Women and Men; Ages 13 to Adult)
- Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
- Meeting: 9:30am
- Competition:10:00am
Entry Fees for 1-Rep Max & Endurance Contest:
— Early Registration & T-Shirt Guarantee until 2/14:
- Member Fee – $20/contest or $30 for both
- Guest Fee – $35/contest or $45 for both
— Regular Registration 2/15-3/20:
- Member Fee – $25/contest or $35 for both
- Guest Fee – $40/contest or $50 for both
— Late Registration 3/21-3/28:
- Member – $30/contest or $40 for both
- Guest Fee – $45/contest or $55 for both
Overall Rules:
- “Touch & Go Style” – No bouncing off the chest and uneven extension of the bar
- Feet must remain in contact on the floor
- Butt must remain in contact with the bench
- Shirt must be tucked in or tight fitting
- Spotter is allowed to lift off at Judges command
- Spotter can not touch bar until Judges command
- Wrist wraps are allowed
- No bench shirt or wrapped elbows allowed
- Lifter must wait for Judges command to “Press” & “Rack” – Failure to wait is a missed attempt
Enter both Contests and Save!!! Exit this registration and choose Bundle Registration.
1-Rep Max Divisions:
– Males: Teen(13-16), Young Men’s(17-24), Men’s(25-40), Mature Men’s(41-54), Master Men’s(55 & Up)
– Females: Teen(13-16), Young Women’s(17-24), Women’s(25-40), Mature Women’s(41-54), Master Women’s(55 & Up)
*Three (3) rounds; Round System-lightest to heaviest weight in all three (3) attempts; Only one (1) attempt per round; Weight lifted divided by Body Weight in each Gender & Age Division
Endurance Weight Divisions:
– Males: 135lbs; 175lbs; 205lbs
– Females: 50lbs; 75lbs; 100lbs
*One (1) round; Choose one (1) weight class; Must extend arms fully and hear counted rep from Judge before proceeding to the next rep; Reps multiplied by Weight lifted divided by Body Weight
(Endurance Contest follows the 1-Rep Max Contest)
Prizes:
Trophy awarded to 1st Place Winners in Women’s and Men’s Age Divisions and Overall Strongest Lifter. Each participant receives gift bag.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Registration | 1/19/26 | 2/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 35.00 |
| Regular Registration | 2/15/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 40.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/21/26 | 3/29/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
03/28/26
|
Register Closes 03/29/2026 |
Bundle Registration (Both 1-Rep Max & Endurance Contests)
MIDDLE TYGER FAMILY YMCA BENCH PRESS COMPETITION – Saturday, March 28th (1-Rep Max Contest & Endurance Contest – Open to Women and Men; Ages 13 to Adult)
- Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
- Meeting: 9:30am
- Competition:10:00am
Entry Fees for 1-Rep Max & Endurance Contest:
— Early Registration & T-Shirt Guarantee until 2/14:
- Member Fee – $20/contest or $30 for both
- Guest Fee – $35/contest or $45 for both
— Regular Registration 2/15-3/20:
- Member Fee – $25/contest or $35 for both
- Guest Fee – $40/contest or $50 for both
— Late Registration 3/21-3/28:
- Member – $30/contest or $40 for both
- Guest Fee – $45/contest or $55 for both
Overall Rules:
- “Touch & Go Style” – No bouncing off the chest and uneven extension of the bar
- Feet must remain in contact on the floor
- Butt must remain in contact with the bench
- Shirt must be tucked in or tight fitting
- Spotter is allowed to lift off at Judges command
- Spotter can not touch bar until Judges command
- Wrist wraps are allowed
- No bench shirt or wrapped elbows allowed
- Lifter must wait for Judges command to “Press” & “Rack” – Failure to wait is a missed attempt
Enter both contests and SAVE!!!
1-Rep Max Divisions:
– Males: Teen(13-16), Young Men’s(17-24), Men’s(25-40), Mature Men’s(41-54), Master Men’s(55 & Up)
– Females: Teen(13-16), Young Women’s(17-24), Women’s(25-40), Mature Women’s(41-54), Master Women’s(55 & Up)
*Three (3) rounds; Round System-lightest to heaviest weight in all three (3) attempts; Only one (1) attempt per round; Weight lifted divided by Body Weight in each Gender & Age Division
Endurance Weight Divisions:
– Males: 135lbs; 175lbs; 205lbs
– Females: 50lbs; 75lbs; 100lbs
*One (1) round; Choose one (1) weight class; Must extend arms fully and hear counted rep from Judge before proceeding to the next rep; Reps multiplied by Weight lifted divided by Body Weight
(Endurance Contest follows the 1-Rep Max Contest)
Prizes:
Trophy awarded to 1st Place Winners in Women’s and Men’s Age Divisions and Overall Strongest Lifter. Each participant receives gift bag.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Registration | 1/19/26 | 2/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 45.00 |
| Regular Registration | 2/15/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 50.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/21/26 | 3/29/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 55.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
03/28/26
|
Register Closes 03/29/2026 |
Endurance Contest
MIDDLE TYGER FAMILY YMCA BENCH PRESS COMPETITION – Saturday, March 28th (1-Rep Max Contest & Endurance Contest – Open to Women and Men; Ages 13 to Adult)
- Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
- Meeting: 9:30am
- Competition:10:00am
Entry Fees for 1-Rep Max & Endurance Contest:
— Early Registration & T-Shirt Guarantee until 2/14:
- Member Fee – $20/contest or $30 for both
- Guest Fee – $35/contest or $45 for both
— Regular Registration 2/15-3/20:
- Member Fee – $25/contest or $35 for both
- Guest Fee – $40/contest or $50 for both
— Late Registration 3/21-3/28:
- Member – $30/contest or $40 for both
- Guest Fee – $45/contest or $55 for both
Overall Rules:
- “Touch & Go Style” – No bouncing off the chest and uneven extension of the bar
- Feet must remain in contact on the floor
- Butt must remain in contact with the bench
- Shirt must be tucked in or tight fitting
- Spotter is allowed to lift off at Judges command
- Spotter can not touch bar until Judges command
- Wrist wraps are allowed
- No bench shirt or wrapped elbows allowed
- Lifter must wait for Judges command to “Press” & “Rack” – Failure to wait is a missed attempt
Enter both Contests and Save!!! Exit this registration and choose Bundle Registration.
1-Rep Max Divisions:
– Males: Teen(13-16), Young Men’s(17-24), Men’s(25-40), Mature Men’s(41-54), Master Men’s(55 & Up)
– Females: Teen(13-16), Young Women’s(17-24), Women’s(25-40), Mature Women’s(41-54), Master Women’s(55 & Up)
*Three (3) rounds; Round System-lightest to heaviest weight in all three (3) attempts; Only one (1) attempt per round; Weight lifted divided by Body Weight in each Gender & Age Division
Endurance Weight Divisions:
– Males: 135lbs; 175lbs; 205lbs
– Females: 50lbs; 75lbs; 100lbs
*One (1) round; Choose one (1) weight class; Must extend arms fully and hear counted rep from Judge before proceeding to the next rep; Reps multiplied by Weight lifted divided by Body Weight
(Endurance Contest follows the 1-Rep Max Contest)
Prizes:
Trophy awarded to 1st Place Winners in Women’s and Men’s Age Divisions and Overall Strongest Lifter. Each participant receives gift bag.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Registration | 1/19/26 | 2/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 35.00 |
| Regular Registration | 2/15/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 40.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/21/26 | 3/29/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
03/28/26
|
Register Closes 03/29/2026 |