Rule and Regulations

General Rules for All Events

Chalk: Regular chalk is permitted. No liquid chalk or tacky substances allowed.

Time Limit: Maximum of 30 seconds per attempt. Either hand may be used within the time limit or switched per attempt.

• If the lift is in progress when time elapses, the lifter may complete the lift.

  Lift Completion: All lifts must be lowered under control with the hand grasping the apparatus throughout.

Weigh-ins: 8am-10am at Raw Strength, Feb 14th 2026 112 Risdon Rd, Moonah TAS 7010

Belts: Lifting belts are allowed and may be of rubber, nylon, or leather.

Wrist Wrap/Straps: Wrist wraps/straps/bands of any kind are not allowed.

Elbow Sleeves: Non-adjustable elbow sleeves are allowed.

Knee Sleeves: Knee sleeves and/or braces are allowed.

Wraps/Bandages: Contingent upon prior approval by the Referee, medical tape may be applied to bodily injuries in a fashion that would not grant the lifter an undue advantage. No finger tape except for gripper events and open wounds.

Bracing any part of the hand or forearm of the lifting arm or the apparatus itself against the thigh at the start of (or during) the lift is NOT allowed. The off-hand may be used to help set the implement, but the lift must not begin until the off-hand is no longer touching. During the lift the off-hand can be posted on the hip or leg or left out to the side. Once the implement is prepared (i.e. weight loaded and implement prepared) and the competitor grasps the handle to begin the lift they have 30 seconds during which they have unlimited attempts.

Once a competitor fails to make a successful lift within the allotted time, he/she is done for the event (e.g., can only attempt a given weight once). Individual athletes will have a minimum of two (2) minutes between their trips to the platform (unless the athlete is happy for this to be reduced).

In situations where a lifter must make trips back-to-back (i.e., there are no other lifters left or interested to make a trip at a given weight), the maximum amount of time will be four (4) minutes. The contest will be run using Last Person Standing format. The promoter will start each event with the loading pin loaded with a weight that all competitors can lift, and then gradually increase the weight.

Minimum increases will be noted for each implement. At any given weight, competitors will have the option to make an attempt or pass. He/she will be given credit for the highest weight they successfully lift. Once a weight increment is added, it cannot go back down. For instance, if a competitor passes at a given weight, but then attempts the next weight and fails, he she cannot then drop back down to the previous weight.

2” Napalm Nightmare

Specifications:

One hand

Weights to increase in minimum 5kg increments

Lifting Rules:

An authentic Napalm Nightmare from Arm Assassin Strength Shop will be used for the event and must be attached to a loading pin using a carabiner.

The lift height for the event will be 6”.

Only the handle is to be grasped with the fingers on one side, and the thumb opposing on the other side. A thumbless grip is not permitted, nor is a hook grip (i.e., index finger wrapping thumb tip).

The lifter grabs the implement in approximately the center of the handle. There must be a visible gap between the first pinky knuckle (where the finger meets the palm) and the side of the handle.

The handle is to be lifted level with a minimal amount of tilt. The athlete’s hand must not come into contact with the metal frame of the implement.

The lifter will lift the implement until the crossguard touches the crossbar. There is no referee’s signal. There is no need to be erect upon completion. The lifter must lower the weight under control (hand grasping the implemet all the way down). If the lifter raises the implement 6” or higher but misses contact with the crossbar, the lifter will still need to have the top of the crossguard cross the plane of the crossbar.

Referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained.

Additional Notes

• The competition is held at venue discretion, so slight adjustments to rules or time limits may apply.

• Referees have discretion to judge lift validity (e.g., height, technique).

• At the discretion of the organiser a weight outside of normal jumps can be selected if this would result in a World Record (M or F)

For further details or clarifications, reach out to event organizers. Good luck to all competitors!