Strength meets endurance. See how you stack up with this Pump-N-Row challenge. See info below for official standards and to register. A $10 entry fee gets you into the competition; $30 gets you entry + an official Rogue Challenge t-shirt. Once you’ve completed your challenge attempt, submit your time and video evidence using the instructions in the Beyond the White Board app. Also be sure to use #ryourogue and tag @roguefitness to share your experience!
1st Place | $2500 + Concept2 Rower |
2nd Place | $1000 + Barbell |
3rd Place | $500 + Barbell |
1st Place | $2500 + Concept2 Rower |
2nd Place | $1000 + Barbell |
3rd Place | $500 + Barbell |
Total entries per gym
1st Place | Concept2 Rower |
2nd Place | Ohio Power Bar |
3rd Place | Ohio Power Bar |
CHALLENGE AND SCORING
2000m row for time followed by max bench press repetitions. Each successful bench press repetition completed deducts 10 seconds off your 2000m row time. Lowest calculated time wins.
Men: Bench press load
RX: 100% Bodyweight, rounded to the nearest 5LB increment
Scaled: 50% of bodyweight, rounded to the nearest 5LB increment
Female: Bench press load
RX: 75% of bodyweight, rounded to the nearest 5LB increment
Scaled: 50% of bodyweight, rounded to the nearest 5LB increment
Time Cap: 20 minutes
The competition will award prizes for the following benchmarks:
In order to be eligible for a prize, the athlete must complete their 2000m row and a minimum of 1 bench press repetition at their RX weight.
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS
Challenge Start Date & Time: April 16 at 9AM EST
Challenge Close Date & Time: April 19 at 8PM EST
*Scores cannot be updated or added to the leaderboard following the competition close date and time. Please allow sufficient time for completing and submitting your score and video in advance
ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND AGE GROUPS
Male (Ages 14 and over)
Light: Up to 148LBS (66.99KG)
Middle: 149LBS - 212LBS (67-95.99 KG)
Heavy: 212LBS and up (96KG and above)
Female (Ages 14 and over)
Light: Up to 121LBS (up to 54.99 KG)
Middle: 122LBS - 167.99LBS (55 - 75.99 KG)
Heavy: 168LBS and above (76 KG and above)
*Note, your weight class should be based on your weight when wearing all of the clothing/gear you will wear for the competition.To be considered as a competitor, the athlete must register for the challenge at www.roguefitness.com/challenges and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY
Concept2 Rower
Bench Press Setup
PERMITTED EQUIPMENT
NOT PERMITTED EQUIPMENT
Any Athlete who alters the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards to gain an unfair advantage may be disqualified from the competition.
Row
Bench Press
FLOW
The competition begins with the athlete seated on the rower.The 2000 meter row and gym timer may start at the same time when the athlete is ready.
Once the athlete completes the 2000 meters, the athlete will need to call out the time showing on the monitor. At this time, the 2 minute rest period starts as the gym timer continues to count up.
The athlete will then move to the bench and prepare for their first lift once the 2 minute rest period ends.
The athlete will then complete as many repetitions as possible while following the approved movement standards outlined above. The lift is over when:
VIDEO SUBMISSION STANDARDS
All video submissions should be uncut and unedited in order to accurately display the performance. Videos shot with a fisheye lens or similar lens may be rejected due to the visual distortion these lenses cause. Sound should be on during the filming. Be sure the athlete has adequate space to safely complete the movement and clear the area of all extra equipment, people, or other obstructions so that the video is clear.
The video should be shot from a 45 degree angle from the bench press setup so that the entire body including feet, hips, shoulders, hands and head are in full view when on the bench and it is clear to see the barbell touch the chest and the full extension of the arms. This angle also needs to show rower and timer in the same shot.
The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame stating their name, the challenge name, their category (Scaled or Rx'd), and weight division. Next the athlete should follow the steps outlined below: