CURRENT ROGUE RECORD BREAKER RECORD

Men: Hafthor Bjornsson, 20' 2". 2019
Women: Denise Green, 21’2”. 2018 (World Record)

DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS

Qualifier Start Date & Time: 1/18/22
Qualifier Close Date & Time: 2/7/22 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.

ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND DIVISIONS

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/record-breakers and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.

INVITEES COMPETITION INFORMATION

For competitors that receive a qualification spot:

In person competition will take place at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio

In person competition date: Sunday 3/6/22 at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Exact time TBD.

Prize Purse for in person competition:

$5,000 for a new men's record. In the event of a tie between two competitors that set a new Rogue record, prize money will be split evenly between the tied competitors

$5,000 for a woman that successfully clears a minimum of  21’2” and establishes a Rogue record. If multiple competitors clear  21’2”, the height will continue to increase until a winner is found. In the event of a tie between competitors, prize money will be split evenly

Full competition rules for the in person competition will be released closer to the competition date for those that receive an invite to compete.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY

Athlete's have several options of what will be permitted for the weight implement during qualifier portion of this competition:

• Standard Highland Games throwing weights
  • Max height of 18" tall measure from the ground to the inside of the top of the handle
  • Men need to throw 56lbs
  • Women need to throw 28lbs
• Option 1: Rogue Fitness Strongman Throw Bag:
  • Men need to throw 56lbs
  • Women need to throw 28lbs
• Option 2: Bags similar to the Strongman Throw Bag
  • The body of the throwing bag must be no smaller than 12" in diameter, 13" in length with an attached handle
  • Men need to throw 56lbs
  • Women need to throw 28lbs
• Standard kettlebells
  • Men need to throw a 53lbs weight
  • Women need to throw a 26lbs weight
• If you are unsure about whether or not your implement will be allowed, please email a photograph and basic implement dimensions to, judging@roguefitness.com for an official approval prior to your attempt.
• Digital weight scale to confirm the weights used for the competition
• Tape measure to be used to verify the height of the highest toss
  • Recommended: 20' x 20' clear unobstructed area in which to perform the movements required with no other equipment in the space
• Rogue brand gear is not required

Permitted Equipment:

• Tape on wrist, hand or fingers
• Gym chalk (magnesium carbonate)
• Gloves
• Lifting belts including nylon, powerlifting, olympic or similar
• Knee wraps or sleeves
• Wrist supports/wraps
• Elbow sleeves
• Neoprene back support belt.

NOT Permitted Equipment:

• Taping multiple fingers together
• Tacky of any kind including tacky towels
• Any type of liquid grip
• Sticky adhesives or grip adhesives of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body, or weight (including spray or other)
• Multiple layers of sleeves/wraps on top of each other
• Lifting straps of any kind

COVID/CDC GUIDELINE

COVID CDC GUIDELINE: All participants, judges, and witnesses must follow all social distancing and other local guidelines related to COVID-19 during the course of participation in the competition.Video submissions are subject to rejection if such guidelines are not followed.

QUALIFIER COMPETITION AND SCORING

Highest successful toss over the bar 

• Men throw 56lbs
• Women throw 28lbs

Notes:

• Minimum height to be eligible to qualify for the in person Rogue Record Breakers competition is 17'
• Qualifiers will be selected based on the highest successful toss assuming the athletes have met all criteria listed
• Your video submission should be your highest successful toss

MOVEMENTS

Weight over bar toss:

• Athletes feet should be spread apart with the throwing implement on the ground in front of them
• The bar should be up and behind the athlete.  
• Athletes will reach down and pick up the implement with one hand only. Off hand must remain clear of the implement at all times
• Any style may be used to toss the weight up and over the bar.
  • Competitor can swing and/or release the weight on their side body
  • Competitor can swing the weight the between their legs
  • Competitors feet do not need to stay planted during the throw attempt
  • Any style grip is permitted
  • Competitor will release the implement throwing the weight up over the crossmember behind them.
  • The throwing implement may hit the crossmember as long as it continues over the top and clears the crossmember
  • Height measurement should be taken from the top of the crossbar in the center to the ground

Any athlete who alters/modifies the equipment or movements described in this document may be disqualified from the competition if deemed by the head judges to give an unfair advantage.

FLOW

The workout begins with the athlete standing at full extension with the throwing implement in front of them

• The cross bar should be up and behind the athlete

When ready the athlete may reach down, grab the weight handle and begin their toss

• Movement standards listed above

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 movements 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 from the athlete ensuring that the video clearly shows the entire body, weight and bar to clear. Critical items that need to be clearly visible on the video:

1. Full body of athlete including feet at all times during each movement of the workout
2. The weight on the ground/in the starting position
3. The weight clearing the crossmember

The athlete will need to follow the steps outlined below:

1. The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame stating their name and the competition name
2. The athlete needs to show the camera all supportive equipment they are wearing or will wear for the challenge to confirm it all matches the rules outlined.
3. The camera should then clearly show all equipment the athlete will use during their challenge. All of the following must be shown:
   • The weight that will be used for the attempt
   • The throw over apparatus
   • All gear needs to stay in camera shot during the entire video
4. The athlete must weigh their throwing implement on camera
   • Camera must show the athlete calibrating the scale with a bumper plate/kettlebell and show the scale reading
   • The athlete can then place their throwing weight on the scale and show the scale reading
   • Required regardless of equipment brand
5. Using the tape measure:
   • Camera must clearly show the height measurement of the throw over crossmember height
   • Video must clearly show the athlete measure the throwing implement to confirm it meets the required specs listed above
     • If the athlete will be throwing a kettlebell, measurements on the kettlebell are not required
   • Required regardless of equipment brand
   • All gear needs to stay in camera shot during the entire video
6. The camera should move back into the final 45 degree filming angle for the throw attempt.
   • The athlete can move their weight over to the starting location at this time
   • The final position should clearly show the the weight on the ground and the entire crossmember that the bag needs to clear
7. Once the athlete is ready they may begin the throw based on the criteria outlined above.

• All of the steps above should be done with the camera continuously running for the video to be accepted.
• Failure to show these steps/items could make the video submission subject to rejection at the judges' discretion.

CURRENT ROGUE RECORD BREAKER RECORD

Women: Donna Moore, 377lbs. 2020 (World Record)
Men: Tom Stoltman, 630lbs. 2020 (World Record)

DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS

HISTORY OF MOVEMENT

The original Dinnie Stones are located in Potarch, Scotland date back to the 1860s and have a combined weight of 743 lbs. The Rogue Replica Dinnies first appeared in competition at the Arnold Classic during 2017 and have a combined weight of 744 lbs. The replica stones used in this event were made for Gordon Dinnie, a kinsman of Donald Dinnie, and they now belong to Jan Todd. They are on display in the Rogue Fitness HQ retail store and athletes and fans are welcome to come by and attempt to lift them.

CURRENT ROGUE RECORD BREAKER RECORD

Laurence Shahlaei, 14 ft 10 in (4.52 m). 2021 (Dinnie Stone Walk World Record)

DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS

*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 DIVISIONS

Men - ages 14 and over

To be considered as a competitor, the athlete must register for the challenge at www.roguefitness.com/record-breakers and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.

INVITEES COMPETITION INFORMATION

For competitors that receive a qualification spot:

In person competition will take place at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio

Prize Purse for in person competition:

• $5,000 for breaking the world record of 14 ft 10 inches and establishing a Rogue record.  In the event of a tie between two competitors that set a new Rogue record, prize money will be split evenly between the tied competitors

Full competition rules for the in person competition will be released closer to the competition date for those that receive an invite to compete.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY

• Option 1: Replica Dinnie Stones located at Rogue HQ retail store
• Option 2: Original Dinnie Stones in Potarch, Aberdeenshire
• Option 3: If you are using custom “Dinnie Stone” type ring handles, both rings can have an outside diameter no greater than 7” and be no more than 3/4” thick metal
• Option 4: Rogue Ring Power Pin or similar non Rogue branded product.
• Option 5: A basic cable handle. For example a D handle steel or strap attachment attached to an appropriately loaded weight pin.
• Regardless of which implement you decide to use, the maximum allowed distance from the floor to the top of your handle when fully extended is 24”. There is no minimum measurement restriction for the same dimension.
• If you are unsure about whether or not your implement will be allowed, please email a photograph and basic implement dimensions to, judging@roguefitness.com for an official approval prior to your lift attempt.
• Visible timer in frame - this can be a gym timer, a phone with the timer feature up, or a stopwatch - with an assistant to help time
• Digital weight scale to confirm the weights used for the competition
• Weight plates with clearly marked numbers
• Measuring tape
• Recommended: 10' x 10' clear unobstructed area in which to perform the movements required with no other equipment in the space
• Rogue brand gear is not required

Permitted Equipment:

• Chalk (magnesium carbonate)
• Lifting belts including nylon, powerlifting, Olympic or similar
• Knee sleeves
• Neoprene back support belt
• Wrist wraps
• Elbow sleeves
• Neoprene briefs or warming shorts

NOT PERMITTED EQUIPMENT

• Tacky of any sort including tacky towels
• Any type of liquid grip
• Gloves
• Lifting straps of any kind
• Liquid chalk

COVID/CDC GUIDELINE

COVID CDC GUIDELINE: All participants, judges, and witnesses must follow all social distancing and other local guidelines related to COVID-19 during the course of participation in the competition.Video submissions are subject to rejection if such guidelines are not followed.

QUALIFIER COMPETITION AND SCORING

The in person Rogue Record Breaker competition will be a Dinnie Stone Walk for max distance. Competitors will qualify for the in person competition by performing a Dinnie Stone Hold for max time.

Notes: 

• Implement weights need to weigh between the weight range below: 
  • Implement one can range from 320 lbs (145.15 kg) - 325 lbs (147.42 kg)      
  • Implement two can range from 420 lbs (190.51) kg - 425 lbs (192.78 kg) 
• Competitors that submit attempts that were not performed during the competition window listed below are not eligible
• Minimum length hold required to be eligible to qualify for the in person Dinnie Stone Walk competition is 5 seconds

MOVEMENTS

Dinnie Stone Hold

• Implements begin on the ground, not touching one another
• Lifter then straddles the items leaving one on each side of their body
• Feet remain separated in a “split jerk” type position
• Lifter bends down and grabs each handle simultaneously
• Lifter will then pick the implements up vertically until both are completely off the ground
• The lifter does not have to reach full extension of the hips, knees or be "locked out" in any way
• Both implements need to be entirely lifted from the ground.
• The lift has ended once any part of either implements touches the ground

Any athlete who alters/modifies the equipment or movements described in this document may be disqualified from the competition if deemed by the head judges to give an unfair advantage.

FLOW

The workout begins with the athlete standing at full extension with the lifting implements between the feet as detailed above.

• Lifting implements should be loaded to the correct weights (detailed above)

When the athlete is ready, they may reach down, grab the handles and begin to lift them off the ground

• The clock should begin once both implements have entirely left the ground
• Standards listed above

The lift is over and the clock should stop as soon as any part of either implement touches the ground

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 movements and clear the area of all extra equipment, people, or other obstructions so that the video is clear.

Shoot the video from the front and place the camera low to the ground so that the floor and the lifter both stay in frame the entire time. Critical items that need to be clearly visible on the video:

1. Full body of athlete including feet at all times
2. The video must be able to clearly show both implements as soon as they entirely leave the ground
3. Videos that do not show the lifted stones and the lifter for the entire video may be ineligible

Next the athlete will need to follow the steps outlined below:

1. The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame stating their name, the challenge name and the competition name
2. The athlete needs to show the camera all supportive equipment they are wearing or will wear for the challenge to confirm it all matches the rules outlined
3. The camera should then clearly show all equipment the athlete will use during their challenge. All of the following must be shown:
   • All weight plates that will be used in their attempt (If applicable)
   • Plates need to clearly have the weights printed on them (If applicable)
   • The handles and loading pin and carabiner/strap combination that will be used (If applicable)
   • The Dinnie Stones, handles and area immediately around the stones (If applicable)
   • If the athlete is lifting the Dinnie Stone replica stones in Columbus, Ohio or the Dinnie Stones in Potarch Scotland, the video must make it abundantly clear of your location by showing your surroundings
   • All gear needs to stay in camera shot during the entire video
4. The athlete must weigh all competition gear on camera.
   •  Note - this process can be skipped if the athlete is lifting the Dinnie Stones in Scotland or the replica stones at Rogue HQ
   • This process needs to start with showing scale calibration by placing a kettlebell/dumbbell on the scale and showing the scale reading is correct.
   • The camera must show each plate on the scale and show the scale reading
   • The athlete will need to place all non plate items onto a scale and show the scale reading
   • For example, if you are using a non Rogue Dinnie Ring handles, loading pin and carabiner all of those items need to be placed on the scale together with the weight showing in the same frame in order to verify the total load.
   • Required regardless of equipment brand
5. Using the tape measure: 
   • Note - this process can be skipped if the athlete is lifting the Dinnie Stones in Scotland or the replica stones at Rogue HQ
   • Assemble your implements and measure the distance from the floor to the top of your handle when fully extended to confirm it matches the standards listed above
   • If you are using custom “Dinnie Stone” type ring handles, measure the outside diameter of the rings and measure the ring thickness to confirm both measurements meet the standards listed above
   • Required regardless of equipment brand
6. The camera should move back into the front, near ground filming angle for the lift attempt.
   • Athlete may set up and load their implements and prepare for the lift at this step
   • The final camera position should clearly show the moment both implements leave the ground entirely
   • Timer in full view of the camera
7. Once the athlete is ready they may begin the lift based on the criteria outlined above
   • Timer begins as soon as both implements are entirely off the ground
8. A soon as either implement touches the floor the clock stops and, the lift is over at this moment.

• All of the steps above should be done with the camera continuously running for the video to be accepted
• Failure to show these steps/items could make the video submission subject to rejection at the judges' discretion

CURRENT ROGUE RECORD BREAKER RECORD

Andrea Thompson, 621 lbs. 2020
Hafthor Bjornsson, 1046lbs. 2020

DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS

Qualifier Start Date & Time: 1/18/22
Qualifier Close Date & Time: 2/7/22 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.

ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND DIVISIONS

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/record-breakers and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.

Invitees competition information

For competitors that receive a qualification spot: 

In person competition will take place at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio

Prize Purse for in person competition:     

• $5,000 for a new men's record. In the event of a tie between two competitors that set a new Rogue record, prize money will be split evenly between the tied competitors     
• $5,000 for a new women's record. In the event of a tie between two competitors that set a new Rogue record, prize money will be split evenly between the tied competitors

Full competition rules for the in person competition will be released closer to the competition date for those that receive an invite to compete.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY

• Digital weight scale to confirm the weights used for the competition
• Standard 15kg (35 LB) or 20kg (45 LB) barbell (including Power Bars and Deadlift Bars)
• Weight plates with the weight clearly marked 
  • Max of 18" diameter
• Barbell collars
• Recommended: 10' x 10' clear unobstructed area in which to lift with no other equipment in the space
• Rogue brand gear is not required

Permitted Equipment:

• Regular straps (with a single tail)
• Lifting belts including nylon, powerlifting, olympic or similar
• Chalk (magnesium carbonate)
• Baby powder
• Wrist wraps
• Knee sleeves
• Neoprene back support belt
• Power briefs

NOT Permitted Equipment:

• Tacky of any kind
• Any type of liquid grip/chalk
• Gloves
• Super suits or deadlifting suits
• Sticky adhesives or grip adhesives of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body, or bar (including spray or other)
• Multiple layers of sleeves/wraps on top of each other
• Figure 8 straps
• Knee wraps or elbow wraps
• Grease or oil on thighs
  
  

COVID/CDC GUIDELINE

COVID CDC GUIDELINE: All participants, judges, and witnesses must follow all social distancing and other local guidelines related to COVID-19 during the course of participation in the competition.Video submissions are subject to rejection if such guidelines are not followed.

QUALIFIER COMPETITION AND SCORING

1 Rep Max Elephant Bar Deadlift

Notes:

• Men's minimum weight to be eligible to qualify for the in person Rogue Record Breakers competition is 800lbs (340kg)
• Women's minimum weight to be eligible to qualify for the in person Rogue Record Breakers competition is 450lbs (205kg)
• Qualifiers will be selected based on the heaviest successful lifts assuming the athletes have met all criteria listed
• Your video submission should be your highest successful lifted weight

MOVEMENTS

Deadlift

• Barbell begins on the floor
• This is a traditional deadlift with the hands outside of the knees (Sumo Deadlift is not permitted)
• Any style of grip is allowed
• The bar is lifted to the finishing position where the hips and knees are fully extended, standing erect with the shoulders back
• During the lift, the bar can be hitched, stopped, and even lowered so long as it is brought to the correct finish position at the conclusion of the lift

Any athlete who alters/modifies the equipment or movements described in this document may be disqualified from the competition if deemed by the head judges to give an unfair advantage.

FLOW

The workout begins with the athlete standing at full extension with the deadlift bar in front of them. 

When the athlete is ready they may verbally declare their weight

Once the weight is declared, the athlete may reach down and begin their attempt:

• Once the athlete has reach the approved finishing position the lift is complete
• Standards listed above

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 movements 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 90 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:

1. Full body of athlete including feet at all times during the movement
2. The full length of the athlete with the arm extended and the weight overhead
3. The athlete's finishing position where the hips and knees are fully extended with the head and shoulders behind the bar.

The athlete will need to follow the steps outlined below:

1. The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame stating their name, the challenge name and the competition name
2. The athlete needs to show the camera all supportive equipment they are wearing or will wear for the challenge to confirm it all matches the rules outlined
3. The camera should then clearly show all equipment the athlete will use during their challenge. All of the following must be shown:
   • Barbell, to include end caps
   • All weight plates, both sides, that will be used in their attempt
   • Plates need to clearly have the weights printed on them
   • All gear needs to stay in camera shot during the entire video
4. The athlete must weigh all plates and barbell on camera
   • This process needs to start with showing scale calibration by placing a kettlebell/dumbbell on the scale and showing the scale reading is correct
   • The camera must show each plate on the scale and show the scale reading
   • The camera must show the barbell on the scale and show the scale reading
   • Required regardless of equipment brand
5. The camera should move back into the correct 90 degree filming angle for the challenge attempt
   • The bar should be loaded at this time
   • The final position should capture the athlete at 90 degree side angle for the deadlift position
6. Once the athlete is ready they may begin their attempt based on the criteria outlined above

• All of the steps above should be done with the camera continuously running for the video to be accepted
• Failure to show these steps/items could make the video submission subject to rejection at the judges' discretion