Max distance walk while holding a sandbag (200lbs/150lbs).
See info below for official standards and to register. A $10 entry fee gets you into the competition; $30 gets you entry + an official Rogue Challenge t-shirt. Once you’ve completed your challenge attempt, submit your time and video evidence using the instructions in the Beyond the White Board app. Also be sure to use #ryourogue and tag @roguefitness to share your experience!
1st Place | $2500 & Full Strongman Bag Set (100lb - 400lb) |
2nd Place | $1000 & 200lb Strongman Sandbag |
3rd Place | $500 & 150lb Strongman Sandbag |
1st Place | $2500 & Full Strongman Bag Set (100lb - 400lb) |
2nd Place | $1000 & 200lb Strongman Sandbag |
3rd Place | $500 & 150lb Strongman Sandbag |
Total RX and Scaled entries per gym
1st Place | Full Strongman Bag Set (100lb - 400lb) |
2nd Place | Full Strongman Bag Set (100lb - 400lb) |
3rd Place | Full Strongman Bag Set (100lb - 400lb) |
CHALLENGE AND SCORING
Max distance walk while holding a sandbag (200lbs/150lbs). The athletes with the longest distance travelled will win the contest.
* Floor will be laid out in a 25 foot (7.62m) course marked by two cones (or similar objects) - (measured and taped by 5ft/1.52m increments)
* Athlete will walk continuous lengths of the course around the cones (or similar objects) until the sandbag is dropped
* Score will be total distance walked with the bag in 5 ft (1.52m) increments, both heels have to be on the floor and past a 5ft line with the bag in the approved hold position for that distance to count.
* The distance measured will be the last line crossed with both feet
Tiebreaker: Body Weight
* Lighter body weight will win a tie
Note: Athletes may make as many attempts during their challenge video as they would like.
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS
Challenge Start Date & Time: May 19 at 12PM EST
Challenge Close Date & Time: May 29 at 8PM EST
* Scores cannot be updated or added to the leaderboard following the competition close date and time. Please allow sufficient time for completing and submitting your score and video in advance
SCORE SUBMISSION NOTES
Scores for this competition will display the total distance walked with the sandbag in 5 foot (1.52m) increments.
* The distance measured will be the last line crossed with both feet on the ground
Tiebreak with be the lowest bodyweight.
ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND AGE GROUPS:
Male (14 and over)
Female (14 and over)
To be considered as a competitor, the athlete must register for the challenge at roguefitness.com/challenges and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY:
Sandbags must meet the following requirements in order to be acceptable for this competition:
Male 200lb (91 KG) Sandbag Specs:
Female 150lb (68 KG) Sandbag Specs:
* Note - If you are not sure if your bag will be accepted, please email pictures and measurements to judging@roguefitness.com for approval.
Permitted Equipment:
Not Permitted Equipment:
MOVEMENTS
Bear Walk
The acceptable hold position will be with the sandbag placed entirely on the front of the body. The top edge bag must remain lower than the chin and may not be supported by the thighs for the duration of the walk
The bag will be supported with the lifter’s arms only in a “bear hug” position.
The athlete’s hands and arms can be positioned anywhere they would like on or around the bag:
Once the bag is in the approved position the athlete may begin the walk
Athlete must walk clearly around the cone/marker spaced at 25ft (7.62m)
Once the bag is not in the approved hold position or dropped to the floor, the walk is over
Throwing the bag forward to cross a line and/or not having both feet cross a line with control of the bag will be subject to penalty
Both heels must be clearly on the floor past a line for that distance to count.
See the Bear Walk instructional video at www.roguefitness.com/challenges for a visual example of the prescribed movements.
Any athlete who alters/modifies the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards may be disqualified from the competition if deemed by the head judges to give an unfair advantage.
FLOW
The bag begins on the ground with the challenger next to it.
On 3-2-1-Go the challenger may start picking up the bag, using any method to pick up the bag.
This initial lift must be done without assistance.
Once the bag is in the approved hold position on the body, the challenger may start walking with the sandbag. Both heels have to be on the floor past a 5ft increment line with the bag in the approved hold position for that distance to count.
At the end of each 25ft (7.62m) section the athlete must clearly walk around the cones or similar object used to mark the 25ft lines.
The challenge is over when the bag is dropped, or no longer in the approved hold position.
Both heels must be clearly on the floor past a 5ft line for that distance to count.
If the athlete is going for another attempt during the same video:
GYMS / COMPETITORS COMPETING GROUP SETTINGS
Competitors may perform this challenge in a group setting. Groups completing the challenge together can modify the video standards based to follow the guidelines here:
VIDEO SUBMISSION STANDARDS
All video submissions should be uncut and unedited in order to accurately display the performance. Videos shot with a fish-eye lens or similar lens may be rejected due to the visual distortion these lenses cause. Sound should be on during the filming. Be sure the athlete has adequate space to safely complete the movement and clear the area of all extra equipment, people, or other obstructions so that the video is clear.
The video should be shot from a 45 degree angle of the athlete with the camera positioned at a height that is level with the athlete's shoulders. Critical items that need to be clearly visible on the video:
The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame stating their name and the challenge name. Next the athlete will need to follow the steps outlined below: