The Crucible Finals

• Athletes must load their own bar before the heat starts.
• At the call of "Go," athletes have 90 seconds to complete 10 deadlifts.

• A rep is given when an athlete is standing tall, with hips and knees fully extended and shoulders behind the bar.
• A sumo stance is not permitted. Hands must be outside of the feet/legs.
• All 10 reps must be completed within the 90-second window. Any reps not completed before time ends will not count, even if the bar has left the floor.
• Athletes may not touch-and-go reps.
• Athletes may remove their hands from the bar between reps.
• Athletes do not need to control the lowering of the bar.

• No warm-up reps may be performed on the platform. All warm-up reps must be completed in the designated warm-up area.
• Failure to complete all 10 successful reps within 90 seconds will result in an adjusted score based on reps completed. Weight X reps completed / 10 = score
• Failure to lift 100kg for males and 50kg for females will also result in a DNF.

• Belts (non-stretch, ≤13cm wide, ≤1.3cm thick) – Permitted
• Weightlifting shoes – Permitted
• Wrist wraps – Permitted
• Chalk – Permitted
• Knee sleeves (≤7mm) – Permitted
• Knee wraps – Not permitted
• Hand/finger tape - Not permitted
• Elbow sleeves - Not permitted

Task: 20 x 50m Shuttle Runs (1000m total)
Time Cap: 5 minutes

• Athletes will start behind the line.
• At the call of "Go," athletes will complete 20 x 50m shuttle runs completing 1,000m.

Additional Rules:

• Athletes must run around the column at one end without touching it.
• Athletes must ensure one foot touches the line at the opposite end.
• Athletes must stay in their lane at all times.
• Failure to complete 1,000m will result in a DNF and no score will be awarded for this event.
• Double points will be awarded for this event for all athletes that qualify for day 2, the additional points will carry over into day 2 only.

Time: 10:00–30:00
Task: 20 min for Average Watts
Score: Average Watts

• Athletes start standing to the right of the bike, with one hand on the saddle.
• At the call of "Go," athletes will ride for 20 minutes.
• Athletes can choose any damper setting and sit or stand.

Rules:

• Failure to start immediately at "Go" will result in disqualification.
• Athletes must remain on the bike for the full 20 minutes.
• Failure to maintain an average of 200 watts for males and 150 watts for females will result in a DNF score. 

Equipment Rules:

• Clip-in shoes, straps, or buckles – Not permitted
• Seat cushions – Not permitted

Time: 30:00–45:00
Task: 5 Rep Max
Score: Total Load

• Begins immediately after the 20min bike event.
• Athletes may rest as long as they like before beginning to load their bar.
• All 5 reps must be unbroken and completed within a 15-minute window.
• Athletes are allowed multiple attempts.
• Once the bar has left the rack, athletes have 60 seconds to complete all 5 reps.

Rep Criteria:

• Start with the bar in the front rack, standing tall.
• Press to full lockout—elbows and shoulders extended, bar directly overhead.
• Each rep must clearly pause below the chin before pressing.
• The bar cannot move down before moving up.
• No leg drive or foot movement allowed during the lift.
• No leaning back allowed during the lift.
• After a rep is given at the top, knees or feet can move to return the bar to the front rack.
• The bar must be re-racked safely for the set to count.
• Failure to lift a minimum of 40kg for males and 20kg for females will result in a DNF score. 

Equipment Rules:

•  Belts (non-stretch, ≤13cm wide, ≤1.3cm thick) – Permitted
• Weightlifting shoes – Permitted
• Wrist wraps – Permitted
• Chalk – Permitted
• Knee sleeves (≤7mm) – Permitted
• Knee wraps – Not permitted
• Hand/finger tape - Not permitted
• Elbow sleeves - Not permitted

Time: 0:00–15min
Task: 500m For Time
Score: Total Time

• Athletes will start on the side of the pool.
• At the call of "Go," athletes will complete 20 x 25m lengths (500m total).
• Time cap to complete the swim is 15min

Additional Rules:

• Any stroke is permitted.
• Athletes can enter the water in any way they like.
• Athletes may not hold lane ropes for support.
• Athletes must stay in their lane.
• Contact must be made with the wall at each end.
• Requiring lifeguard assistance will result in a DNF.
• Failure to complete 500m will result in a DNF and no score will be awarded for this event.

Time: 0:00–1:30
Task: 7 Rep Max
Score: Total Load

• Athletes must load their own bar before the event starts.
• At the call of "Go," athletes have 90 seconds to complete one set of 7 front squats.
• All 7 reps must be unbroken and completed without re-racking.
• The bar must remain in the front rack for the entire set.

Rep Criteria:

• Squat below parallel (hip crease below the knee).
• Stand to full extension (knees and hips fully extended, bar in front rack).
• The bar must be re-racked safely for the set to count.

Additional Rules:

• No warm-up reps may be performed on the platform. All warm-up reps must be completed in the designated warm-up area.
• Failure to complete all 7 successful reps within 90 seconds will result in an adjusted score based on reps completed. Weight X reps completed / 7 = score
• Failure to lift 60kg for males and 30kg for females will also result in a DNF.
• Athletes may use a clean grip or cross-arm grip.

Equipment Rules:

• Belts (non-stretch, ≤13cm wide, ≤1.3cm thick) – Permitted
• Weightlifting shoes – Permitted
• Wrist wraps – Permitted
• Chalk – Permitted
• Knee sleeves (≤7mm) – Permitted
• Knee wraps – Not permitted
• Hand/finger tape - Not permitted
• Elbow sleeves - Not permitted

Time: 5:00–8:00
Task: Max Reps
Score: Total Reps

• Men 10kg, Women 5kg
• Athletes must be wearing the weight belt before 5:00.
• The belt must be worn correctly with the plate between the legs.
• Athletes will have 3 minutes to complete as many strict pull-ups as possible.

Rep Criteria:

• Start in a dead hang (elbows and shoulders fully extended).
• Pull until the chin clears the bar.
• Return to the dead hang for the rep to count.
• Legs must remain straight, and the weight must not swing.
• No kipping, swinging, or momentum allowed.
• Failure to complete 5 reps for males and 1 rep for females will result in a DNF score. 

Equipment Rules:

•  Belts (non-stretch, ≤13cm wide, ≤1.3cm thick) – Permitted
• Weightlifting shoes – Permitted
• Wrist wraps – Permitted
• Chalk – Permitted
• Knee sleeves (≤7mm) – Permitted
• Knee wraps – Not permitted
• Hand/finger tape - Not permitted
• Elbow sleeves - Not permitted

Time: 5:00–8:00
Task: Max Reps
Score: Total Reps

• Men 20kg, Women 10kg
• Athletes must be wearing the weight belt before 5:00.
• The belt must wear the belt correctly with the plate between the legs.
• Athletes will have 3 minutes to complete as many strict dips as possible.

Rep Criteria:

• Each rep starts at the top of the dip, shoulders above wrists, arms fully extended.
• Athletes must lower their shoulders below the elbow at the bottom.
• Return to the full lock for the rep to count.
• The weight must remain between the athletes legs, and must not swing.
• No kipping, swinging, or momentum allowed.
• Failure to complete 7 reps for males and 2 reps for females will result in a DNF score.

Equipment Rules:

• Belts (non-stretch, ≤13cm wide, ≤1.3cm thick) – Permitted
• Weightlifting shoes – Permitted
• Wrist wraps – Permitted
• Chalk – Permitted
• Knee sleeves (≤7mm) – Permitted
• Knee wraps – Not permitted
• Hand/finger tape - Not permitted
• Elbow sleeves - Not permitted