Introducing the Mule Challenge. Speed and Strength.
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 + Ohio Power Bar |
2nd Place | $1000 + Ohio Power Bar |
3rd Place | $500 + Ohio Power Bar |
1st Place | $2500 + Ohio Power Bar |
2nd Place | $1000 + Ohio Power Bar |
3rd Place | $500 + Ohio Power Bar |
Total entries per gym
1st Place | Ohio Power Bar |
2nd Place | Ohio Power Bar |
3rd Place | Ohio Power Bar |
CHALLENGE AND SCORING
Complete the following as fast as possible:
21-15-9 Reps for Time
Deadlifts
Chest to bar pull-ups
RX Division Weight
Men - 315LBS (143 KG)
Women - 225LBS (102 KG)
Scaled Weight
Men - 225LBS (102 KG)
Women - 155LBS (70 KG)
Time Cap: 10 minutes
Athletes with the fastest time in each category will win the contest.
Tie breaker: Time to complete the first round of 21 deadlifts and 21 chest to bar pull-ups. Quickest time wins.
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS
Challenge Start Date & Time: June 25 at 9 AM Eastern Time
Challenge Close Date & Time: June 28 at 8 PM Eastern Time
*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
RX Division
Men - ages 14 and over
Women - ages 14 and over
Scaled Division
Men - ages 14 and over
Women - ages 14 and over
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
PERMITTED EQUIPMENT
NOT PERMITTED EQUIPMENT
An approved workout will consist of the following movements:DeadliftBarbell begins on the floor.
Chest To Bar Pull-Up (RX Division)
This movement begins with the athlete hanging freely from the bar with fully extended arms and shoulders:
Pull-Up (Scaled Division)
This movement begins with the athlete hanging freely from the bar with fully extended arms and shoulders:
See The Mule instructional video above for a visual example of the prescribed movements.
Any athlete who alters/modifies the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards may be disqualified from the competition if deemed by the head judges to give an unfair advantage.
FLOW
The workout begins with the athlete standing at full extension with the deadlift bar in front of them.
With a verbal countdown of "3, 2, 1 Go," the athlete may reach down and begin the workout:
When the athlete completes the 21 deadlift repetitions, they will step over the barbell and move to the pull-up station.
When the athlete reaches the pull-up station they will complete 21 chest to bar pull-ups.
When the athlete completes 21 repetitions of the chest to bar pull-up, they will go back to the barbell, step over and face the pull-up bar.
When the athlete completes 15 deadlift repetitions, they will step over the barbell and move to the pull-up station.
When the athlete completes 15 chest to bar pull-ups, they will go back to the barbell, step over and face the pull-up bar.
When the athlete completes 9 deadlift repetitions, they will step over the barbell and move to the pull-up station.
When the athlete completes 9 chest to bar pull-ups, their challenge is over.
Note: If the athlete does not complete all the required work during the 10 minute time cap, the score will be the total number of completed repetitions at the time cap.
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 movements and clear the area of all extra equipment, people, or other obstructions so that the video is clear.
The video should be shot from at a 90 degree angle to the athlete ensuring that the video clearly shows the entire body. Critical items that need to be clearly visible on the video:
Next the athlete will need to follow the steps outlined below: