2017 King Kong Grip Challenge Rules

RULES:

Up to 4 attempts are allowed for each event. The amount of weight attempted must rise or stay the same for each subsequent attempt.

One-Hand Flask Pinch
Legal Lift Requirements: The athlete must lift the apparatus in a Overhand Pinch Grip and touch the height indicator to the crossbar, which is set for a 7.5” lift. The lifter does not have to be erect upon completion of the attempt.

Because this is a quick lift based on friction, there is no referee's down signal. The referee, however, must be ready to judge that the device makes proper contact with with the crossbar during each attempt.

The lifter must lower the weight under control. If the weight plates accidentally touch the stick rather than the bar itself, referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained. Pinch gripping the device using an unorthodox underhand grip will not be allowed.

This is a Rising Bar Event.

FBBC 2.5” Crusher:

A FBBC Contest loading pin will be set to the top most hole (closest to the hook) setting the top of the crossbar 6” under the 16.5” crossbar. This will set the lifting height to a 6” lift.

Only the handle is to be grasped with the fingers on one side, and the thumb opposing on the other side. A thumb less grip is not permitted.

The lifter grabs the Crusher in the center of the handle. In contest’s, promoters should mark the center of handle with a permanent marker. The lifter will grab the handle so that the line is between his middle and ring finger with the handle remaining parallel to the ground. 

The lifter will lift the Crusher until the Contest loading pin crossbar comes in contact with the 16.5” crossbar. If the lifter misses the contact with the crossbar lifter will still need to have the top of the contest loading pin cross the plane of the 16.5” crossbar, referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained.

There is no referee’s signal. You do not have to be erect upon completion. You must lower the weight under control (hand grasping it all the way down). If the top accidentally touches the bar before the weight itself, referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained.

Stub Lift (one hand)
Only the Stub is to be grasped with the thumb and fingers. The apparatus is lifted until the marker jutting out at the bottom (at 3.5” from the floor) touches a horizontal bar placed at 16.5”, measured from the underside of the bar to the floor. This allows a 13” lift.
There is no referee’s signal. You do not have to be erect upon completion. You must lower the weight under control (hand grasping it all the way down). If the top accidentally touches the bar before the weight itself, referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained.
You must not intentionally tilt the apparatus to gain leverage.

FBBC 2” V-Bar:

Execution: The lifter grips the top of the vertical bar with one hand. The lifter must pull the vertical bar at least 2 inches off the ground and then return the vertical bar to the floor under control. If the vertical bar is not lifted 2 inches or if the vertical bar slips out of the lifter's grip, the attempt is failed.

Other Points: The off-hand may not be placed in contact during any part of the attempt. It can however be used to sturdy the bar as the lifter gets ready to lift. During the lift it can be posted on the hip or leg or left out to the side. Four attempts per athlete. An attempt is defined as one pull on the implement in effort to bring it to legal height.

Grip Aids: Chalk only is allowed. At no point can the lifting hand or fingers come into contact with the thigh, crotch, or leg of the lifter in a manner to secure the grip or to keep from dropping the vertical bar. Incidental contact with the pants or shorts of the lifter is permitted based on the judge's discretion.