1500 Pound Club Straight Flush

1500 Pound Club Straight Flush

This challenge is a new spin on the 1500 Pound Club and features four lifts, including a wild card lift that lets lifters play to their strengths. Lifters must sequentially achieve a 3-plate push press, a 4-plate wildcard lift of their choice, a 5-plate squat, and a 6-plate deadlift.

Rules

Like the original 1500 Pound Club, a total of 1500 pounds (680kg) or more is required. You must meet the plate requirements for each lift and cannot compensate for a shortfall in one lift by exceeding the total in another. For more details, refer to the lift standards and FAQ section following the rules.

3 Plate Push Press

Minimum 315lb/140kg

3 plate card

4 Plate Wild Card

Minimum 180lb/80kg

Choose one:
  • Weighted Dip
  • Weighted Pistol Squat
  • Weighted Pull-Up/Chin-Up
4 plate card

5 Plate Squat

Minimum 495lb/220kg

5 plate card

6 Plate Deadlift

Minimum 585lb/260kg

6 plate card

Passing Example:
✅ 315lb push press
✅ 180lb dip
✅ 495lb squat
✅ 600lb deadlift

Disqualified Example:
❌ 275lb push press
✅ 180lb pull-up
✅ 495lb squat
✅ 600lb deadlift
*Applicant did not meet minimum 315lb/140kg push press.

Lift Standards

Please read the following section on required lift form, allowed equipment, and required video angles. Failure to meet these requirements may result in a disqualification.

Push Press Standards

Form

  • Bar must be pressed upward into an overhead position with arms locked out.

  • Leg drive is permitted.

  • Standing strict overhead press is also permitted.

  • No push jerk or catching the bar in a squatted position.

  • No excessive arching that turns the lift into an incline press.

Equipment

  • Any barbell variation, log, dumbbells, and kettlebells are permitted.

  • Wrist supports, elbow sleeves, and belt are permitted.

  • No elbow or knee wraps.

  • No machine lifts.

Video

push press

  • Videos angled from the side are preferred.

  • Videos taken head on or completely from behind are discouraged and may require resubmission.

Weighted Dip Standards

Form

dip

  • Lift must begin with arms locked out.

  • Body must be lowered until elbows reach 90 degrees or lower.

  • Lift must finish with elbows locked out.

  • No lower body momentum.

Equipment

  • Wrist supports, elbow sleeves, and belt are permitted.

  • Dip belts, weight vests, and other measurable external loads are permitted.

  • No elbow wraps.

  • No machine lifts.

Video

dips

  • Videos angled from the side are preferred.

  • Videos taken head on or completely from behind are highly discouraged and will likely require resubmission.

Pistol Squat Standards

Form

pistol squat

  • Only video of one leg completing the lift is required.

  • Lift may be performed on the ground or an elevated surface such as a box.

  • No touching of the ground with the non-stance leg.

  • Squat depth must be achieved to thigh parallel or greater.

  • To get a visual of this, check out our blog on squat depth.

Equipment

equipment squat

  • Any barbell variation, dumbbells, and kettlebells are permitted.

  • Knee sleeves, belt, and lifting shoes are permitted.

  • No knee wraps, squat suits, or external wedges under heels.

  • No machine squats.

Video

pistol

  • Videos angled from the side are preferred.

  • Videos taken slightly angled from behind or in front are acceptable.

  • Videos taken from the front or back are difficult to judge and may need to be resubmitted.

Weighted Pull-Up Standards

Form

pullup form

  • Pull-ups, chin-ups, and neutral grip are permitted.

  • Every rep must begin and end with arms fully over head, elbows extended and shoulders flexed.

  • Chin must visibly raise above the bar.

  • No kipping or excessive lower body momentum.

Equipment

Equipment

  • Chalk, dip belts, weight vests, and other measurable external loads are permitted.

  • No gloves, straps, or other grip devices.

  • No bands or other assistive devices.

Video

Pullup

  • Videos taken from the FRONT of the lifter are acceptable.

  • Videos taken from the SIDE of the lifter are acceptable.

  • Videos taken from the back may be difficult to judge and may need to be resubmitted.

Squat Standards

Form

squat

  • Back squat, front squat, or zercher squats are permitted.

  • If a spotter is utilized, the spotter will not assist with upward motion.

  • Squat depth must be achieved to thigh parallel or greater.

  • To get a visual of this, check out our blog on squat depth.

Equipment

equipment squat

  • Barbells including specialty bars such as safety squat, buffalo, cambered, etc. are permitted.

  • Knee sleeves, belt, and lifting shoes are permitted.

  • No knee wraps, squat suits, or external wedges under heels.

  • No machine squats.

Video

How to video squat

  • Videos taken from the SIDE of the lifter are acceptable.

  • Videos taken slightly angled from behind or in front are acceptable.

  • Videos taken from the front or back are difficult to judge and will likely need to be resubmitted.

Deadlift Standards

Form

Deadlift

  • Conventional and sumo deadlifts are permitted.

  • Must lockout knees and hips with shoulders in alignment.

  • No excessive hitching or ramping.

  • No dropping the bar at the top of the lift; hands must remain in contact with the bar until knee height or lower.

Equipment

  • Chalk, belt, and knee sleeves are permitted.

  • No straps / grip devices, gloves, knee wraps, or deadlift suits.

  • No hex/trap bar.

  • No elevating the barbell with blocks or other items.

Video

How to video deadlift

  • Videos taken from the FRONT of the lifter are acceptable.

  • Videos taken from the SIDE of the lifter are acceptable.

  • Videos taken from behind the lifter will likely be disqualified.

FAQ

What do applicants get?

promo

All applicants get:
• A form check with feedback.
• Added to the leaderboard (if accepted).

Applicants selected for a solo video will additionally receive:
• Custom acceptance letter with their name and lift numbers (no cost).
• Official member decal (no cost).

We also have a Pro Application that provides more benefits including faster processing times, acceptance letter & decal, and more.

How do I get a dedicated social media post to just me?

Due to high volumes of applications, it is not feasible to give everyone their own solo video. Select applicants will be chosen on merit. However, these items will increase your chances:

• Must follow us on social media.
• Have a high quality, HD video with no watermark.
• Ideally a 9:16 vertical video with minimal to no text.
• Form should be solid.
• Have an interesting or unique submission.

Do all my lifts need to be done on the same day, how old can my lifts be, & can I resubmit new PRs?
  • All lifts do not need to be done on the same day, but they should be done within one month of each other.
  • For the 2024 cycle, lifts must be from 2024.

  • The 2024 leaderboard will be extended into the first two months of 2025 to allow extra time for end-of-year submissions. Only lifts recorded in November–December 2024 are eligible during this transition period, which ends on March 1, 2025. This ensures those who hit PRs late in the year have extra time to apply. After this deadline, the 2024 leaderboard will officially close.

  • The 2025 leaderboard opens on January 1, 2025, and only lifts recorded in 2025 will be eligible.

  • If you are an already accepted member who hits a new PR on a lift within one month of your original submission date, we will update your leaderboard numbers. Anything past one month requires a new submission of all three lifts.
Do I need to weigh my weights on camera and list them?

Our rules are meant to be simple, so no need to record yourself weighing the barbell and each plate on a scale before your lifts. Just make sure the camera can see the total barbell load.

How strict are you on judging?

We are not a powerlifting federation, so rules are not as strict as you’d find in something like an IPF competition. However, we still have standards. A 500lb half squat isn’t going to cut it. Exact details can be found below under the lift standards. In the end, final ruling is at the discretion of our judges.

What happens if one of my lifts is not accepted?

You have one month from the time of notification to resubmit. Redo whichever lift(s) need a revision and then resubmit using the resubmission form. If you fall outside of the one month window, a new submission of all three lifts is required.

Will you make any exceptions to these rules or other items listed below?

If you have any questions or are requesting an exemption, send us a message on our contact page. For example, if you are an adaptive athlete and need accommodations, we will make it work.

Apply for the 1500 Pound Club Straight Flush

Visit the 1500 Pound Club Straight Flush application page below to apply and submit your lifts.

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