Max repetition, unbroken body weight back squats immediately followed by three attempts to find your max broad jump.
* Each repetition of the back squat will add an additional 0.5 inch to the longest measured broad jump
* The longest calculated broad jump wins
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 | Custom Ohio Bar |
1st Place | $2500 |
2nd Place | $1000 |
3rd Place | $500 |
1st Place | Custom Bella Bar |
1st Place | $2500 |
2nd Place | $1000 |
3rd Place | $500 |
Total RX and Scaled entries per gym
1st Place | Custom 20kg or 15kg Barbell |
2nd Place | Custom 20kg or 15kg Barbell |
3rd Place | Custom 20kg or 15kg Barbell |
CHALLENGE AND SCORING
Max repetition, unbroken body weight back squats immediately followed by three attempts to find your max broad jump.
* Each repetition of the back squat will add an additional 0.5 inch to the longest measured broad jump
* The longest calculated broad jump wins
A. Minutes 0-5
Complete max reps of a single unbroken set of back squats
B. Minutes 5:30 - 6:00
Complete first broad jump attempt
C. Minutes 6:00 - 6:30
Complete second broad jump attempt
D. Minutes 6:30 - 7:00
Complete third broad jump attempt
Men: Back Squat load
RX: 100% Bodyweight, rounded to the nearest 5 LB increment
Scaled: 75% of body weight, rounded to the nearest 5 LB increment
Female: Back Squat load
RX: 100% of bodyweight, rounded to the nearest 5 LB increment
Scaled: 75% of bodyweight, rounded to the nearest 5 LB increment
Tie breaker: Longest Broad Jump
Note: Athletes may make as many attempts during their challenge video as they would like. Video submissions may not exceed 20 minutes in length.
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS
Challenge Start Date & Time: September 15th at 9 AM Eastern Time
Challenge Close Date & Time: September 25th 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.
SCORE SUBMISSION NOTES
* Scores will display in reps and "feet, inches" on the final leaderboard
* Broad jump distance should be formatted and submitted using feet and inches.
* Inches may include 2 decimal places if needed
* Example: 5', 4.35"
* Final score will be automatically calculated for the athlete upon submission in BTWB.
* Max broad jump distance + .5" per successful back squat rep
* Minimum work requirement = 1 back squat at body weight and 1 broad jump
* Plate weights should be calculated/submitted based on the weights listed on the plate, not scale readings (if applicable)
ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND AGE GROUPS:
RX
Men - ages 14 and over
Women - ages 14 and over
Scaled
Men - ages 14 and over
Women - ages 14 and over
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:
FLOW
The workout begins with the athlete standing next to the barbell which is preloaded and in the squat rack
ON 3-2-1-Go the timer will start to count up and the athlete can approach the bar and start back squatting - false starts will be penalised:
At 5 minutes on the clock or when their unbroken set is completed the athlete will rest until the first broad jump time
At 5:30 on the clock the athlete will make their first attempt Broad Jump
At 6:00 on the clock the athlete will make their second attempt Broad Jump
At 6:30 on the clock the athlete will make their third and final attempt broad jump
After the final broad jump and after all measurements have been clearly shown on the video submission, the challenge is complete
If the athlete is going for another attempt during the same video:
MOVEMENTS
An approved workout will consist of the following movements:
BACK SQUAT
BROAD JUMP
Athlete begins behind the start tape line
See the challenge 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.
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: