Challenge of the Month

Our rotating, limited-time challenges are designed for anyone to jump in and test their strength—no special prep or months of training required. Just step in, give it a shot, and see what you’re capable of.

Max Bench Press Reps at 225/135 lbs
Open Date: Now
End Date: Estimated April 2025
See full details below.

Thor Barbell Challenge
Open Date: Estimated April 2025
End Date: Estimated May 2025
Details coming soon.

Active
Combine Bench Press
225 lbs / 135 lbs​

Rules

This is a one set, maximum repetition challenge for the bench press. The challenge begins after lift-off and ends when the lifter racks the bar, fails, or violates any rule resulting in a disqualification.

Men’s requirement: 225 lbs / 100kg
Women’s requirement: 135 lbs / 60kg

To submit your videos, please go to the form at the bottom of this page.

Bench Press Standards

Form

Bench press form

  • Flat or incline bench press is permitted.

  • Bar must be lowered to the chest and pressed upwards until elbows are locked out for each rep.

  • Butt must always remain in contact with the bench, no periods where contact is completely lost is allowed.

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

  • No excessive rebounding of the bar off of the chest.

  • No excessive arching that results in either a significant portion of the glutes not being in contact with the bench OR the elbow joint remaining above the shoulder joint at the bottom of the lift.

Equipment

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

  • No elbow wraps, bench suits, Sling Shot, or other assistive gear.

  • No multi-grip bars, dumbbells, machine lifts.

Video

How to video bench press

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

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

  • Videos taken from behind the lifter are discouraged and will likely need resubmission.

Enter the Challenge

Currently, we don’t have a formal review process and leaderboard for limited-time challenges. However, throughout the month, we may feature select challenge submissions in a social media post/story or in our newsletter. Plus, one participant will receive a 25% merch store coupon as a bonus for participating.