Introducing The Birdie Complex.
Find your heaviest load for the following unbroken complex:
1 Snatch
1 Overhead Squat
1 Hang Snatch
1 Overhead Squat
5 minute time cap to complete the complex.
Athletes with the heaviest successful barbell load in each weight division will win the contest.
Athletes may perform multiple attempts at different weights within the 5 minute time cap.
Tie Breaker: Body Weight
* Lighter body weight would win the tie
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 Whiteboard app. Also be sure to use #ryourogue and tag @roguefitness to share your experience!
1st Place | $1000 + 15kg or 20kg Olympic Barbell |
2nd Place | 15kg or 20kg Ohio/Bella barbell |
3rd Place | 15kg or 20kg Ohio/Bella barbell |
1st Place | $1000 + 15kg or 20kg Olympic Barbell |
2nd Place | 15kg or 20kg Ohio/Bella barbell |
3rd Place | 15kg or 20kg Ohio/Bella barbell |
Total entries per gym
1st Place | Ohio Bar + 210LB Competition Plate Set |
2nd Place | 15kg or 20kg Ohio/Bella barbell |
3rd Place | 15kg or 20kg Ohio/Bella barbell |
CHALLENGE AND SCORING
Find your heaviest load for the following unbroken complex:
1 Snatch
1 Overhead Squat
1 Hang Snatch
1 Overhead Squat
5 minute time cap to complete the complex.
Athletes with the heaviest successful barbell load in each weight division will win the contest.
Athletes may perform multiple attempts at different weights within the 5 minute time cap.
Tie Breaker: Body Weight
* Lighter body weight would win the tie
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS
Challenge Start Date & Time: November 17 at 9 AM Eastern Time
Challenge Close Date & Time: November 27 at 8 PM Eastern Time
* 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.
ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND AGE GROUPS:
Male (Ages 14 and over)
Light: Up to 147.99 LBS (up to 67.13 KG)
Middle: 148 LBS - 211.99 LBS (67.14 - 96.16 KG)
Heavy: 212 LBS and up (96.17 KG and up)
Female (Ages 14 and over)
Light: Up to 120.99 LBS (up to 54.88 KG)
Middle: 121 LBS - 167.99 LBS (54.89 - 76.20 KG)
Heavy: 168 LBS and up (76.21 KG and up)
* Note, your weight class should be based on your weight when wearing your shoes, clothing and all supportive equipment that will be worn during your event.
To be considered as a competitor, the athlete must register for the challenge at www.roguefitness.com/challenges and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY:
Permitted Equipment:
NOT Permitted Equipment:
Any athlete who alters the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards may be disqualified from the competition.
MOVEMENTS
An approved complex will consist of the following movements and positions performed in an unbroken sequence:
SNATCH -
Barbell begins on the floor and must be lifted overhead in one motion
OVERHEAD SQUAT -
From the finish position of the Snatch, the athlete will perform an Overhead Squat
HANG SNATCH -
From the finish position of the Overhead Squat the athlete will lower the barbell to the Hang Position and perform a Hang Snatch
Athlete needs to show a moment of control in the overhead finish position for each separate movement of the complex before moving onto the next/finishing the complex, athletes that are deemed NOT to be in control of the finishing positions for each movement of the complex will be no repped.
See the OHIO / Birdie Complex instructional video at www.roguefitness.com/challenges for a visual example of the permitted complex
FLOW
The complex begins with the athlete standing with the bar on the ground in front of them.
When the athlete is ready they may verbally declare their initial weight
When the athlete and the bar reach the approved overhead position for the Snatch, the athlete will move directly into the first Overhead Squat.
After completing the Overhead Squat the athlete will move directly into the Hang Snatch.
When the athlete and the bar reach the approved overhead position on the Hang Snatch, the athlete will move directly into their final Overhead Squat.
The athlete may then add or subtract weight from the bar working toward their max load and repeat the flow listed above.
The complex is complete when the second shoulder to overhead of the complex has been completed for the athlete's final load attempt.
VIDEO SUBMISSION STANDARDS
All video submissions should be uncut and unedited in order to accurately display the performance. Videos shot with a fisheye 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 at a 45 degree angle to the athlete ensuring that the video clearly shows the entire body. Critical items that need to be clearly visible on the video:
Next the athlete will need to follow the steps outlined below: