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Event 1

The Clean & Jerk Complex

(all divisions)

6 MINUTES TO BUILD TO A 1 REP MAX:
1 CLEAN
1 FRONT SQUAT
1 JERK

Workout Notes

  • All athletes in all divisions will complete the same complex
  • Score is heaviest weight lifted
  • A Squat Clean does NOT count as the Front Squat. If you Squat Clean the first rep you will stand it up, then complete the Front Squat
  • Athletes will load and change their own weights, no “pit crews”
  • Weight can be changed up or down
  • Collars must be used
  • Barbell must be evenly loaded
  • All reps of the complex must be completed consecutively for the lift to count (i.e. if you get the clean and front squat but miss the jerk, you must start the complex again from the beginning)
  • Athletes can take as many attempts as they would like in the 6 minutes
  • Barbell will start loaded with weight of your choice for your first attempt
  • The entire complex must be completed before the clock 6:00 for the lift to count

Clean

  • The rep starts with the bar on the ground.
  • Power, squat, and split cleans are permitted.
  • The rep is completed by standing tall showing control with the bar in the front rack position
  • If you squat clean, it does NOT count as your front squat rep

Front Squat

  • Rep starts standing tall after the clean, with the bar in the front rack position
  • In the bottom the crease of the athlete’s hip must be clearly below the top of the knees
  • The rep is completed with the athlete standing tall with the barbell in the front rack position

Jerk

  • The rep starts standing tall with bar in the front rack position, after the front squat
  • Push Jerk or Split Jerk is permitted
  • The rep is complete with the athlete standing tall, feet square, showing clear control
  • Receiving on a lockout is not required, a press-out is permitted
  • Once control is clearly shown, the bar can be dropped from overhead

To Be Announced

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