Bench Press Competition 2026

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)

  1. Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
  2. Meeting: 9:30am
  3. 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
3/28/26 - 3/28/26
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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)

  1. Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
  2. Meeting: 9:30am
  3. 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 MemberNon-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
3/28/26 - 3/28/26
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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)

  1. Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
  2. Meeting: 9:30am
  3. 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 MemberNon-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
3/28/26 - 3/28/26
VIEW

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)

  1. Weigh-In: 8:15am-9:15am
  2. Meeting: 9:30am
  3. 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 MemberNon-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