The Deadlift for Reps Challenge

The Deadlift for Reps Challenge

Challenge Starts: 5/16/25 at 9:00AM EST

Challenge Ends: 5/26/25 at 8:00PM EST  

Challenge Overview

CHALLENGE AND SCORING

As many deadlift reps as possible in 2 minutes at the weights listed.

Competitive Division:

  • RX Men: Ages 14 and over - 315LB (143 KG)
  • RX Women: Ages 14 and over - 225LB (102 KG)

Community RX Division:

  • RX Men: Ages 14 and over - 315LB (143 KG)
  • RX Women: Ages 14 and over - 225LB (102 KG)

Community Division:

  • Men: Ages 14 and over - Choose Loading
  • Women: Ages 14 and over - Choose Loading

Tie Breaker: Highest number of unbroken repetitions for their first set will be awarded the win


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The Deadlift For Reps Challenge

See info below for official standards and to register. 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!

CHALLENGE AND SCORING

As many deadlift reps as possible in 2 minutes at the weights listed.

Competitive Division:

  • RX Men: Ages 14 and over - 315LB (143 KG)
  • RX Women: Ages 14 and over - 225LB (102 KG)

Community RX Division:

  • RX Men: Ages 14 and over - 315LB (143 KG)
  • RX Women: Ages 14 and over - 225LB (102 KG)

Community Division:

  • Men: Ages 14 and over - Choose Loading
  • Women: Ages 14 and over - Choose Loading

Tie Breaker: Highest number of unbroken repetitions for their first set will be awarded the win


DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS

Challenge Start Date & Time: May 16at 9AM EST
Challenge Close Date & Time: May 26 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.

VIEW THE COMPLETE ROGUE Deadlift for Reps CHALLENGE RULES (PDF)

Eligibility Standards and Age Groups:

Competitive Division:

  • RX Men: Ages 14 and over
  • RX Women: Ages 14 and over

Community RX Division:

  • RX Men: Ages 14 and over
  • RX Women: Ages 14 and over

Community Division:

  • Men: Ages 14 and over
  • Women: Ages 14 and over

* Competitive Division: Athlete scores count towards "Overall Challenge" and are required to perform the workout RX and follow all rules and video requirements outlined.

* Community RX Division: Athletes perform the workout RX, scores do not count toward "Overall Challenge" and are not eligible for official records or prizes. Video submissions are not required.  Athletes will receive t-shirts (if purchased) and registrations count towards a gym's total sign up.

*Community Division: Athletes can complete the challenge scaled, scores do not count toward the "Overall Challenge", and are not eligible for official records or prizes. Video submissions are not required. Athletes will receive t-shirts (if purchased) and registrations count towards a gym's total sign up.

* Athletes have the ability to change their division after registration. Instructions for this can be found on the Rogue Challenge FAQ page.

Birthday cut off rule: Age group is based on the athletes age at the close of the competition.

To be considered as a competitor, the athlete must register for the challenge at roguefitness.com/challenges and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.


Deadlift for Reps Challenge Records:

FEMALE

Carolyne Prevost 62 reps in 2 minutes

2021

MALE

Austin Malleolo - 61 in 2 minutes

2021

Equipment Needed

EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY:

  • Visible timer in frame - this can be a gym timer, a phone with the timer feature up, or a stopwatch
  • Digital weight scale to confirm the weights to be used for the challenge (analogue scales are NOT permitted)
  • Dumbbell or Kettlebell for verifying the scale
  • Standard 15kg/25mm (35LB) or 20kg/28.5mm (45LB) barbell
  • Weight plates with the weight clearly marked
    *Max of 18" diameter
  • Barbell collars
  • Recommended: 10' x 10' clear unobstructed area in which to perform the movements required with no other equipment in the space
  • Rogue brand gear is not required
  • Shoes in any style must be worn


Permitted Equipment:

  • Gym chalk (magnesium carbonate)
  • Lifting belts including nylon, powerlifting, Olympic or similar
  • Knee sleeves (single layer)
  • Talcum Powder


Not Permitted Equipment:

  • Tacky of any kind
  • Any type of liquid grip or chalk
  • Gymnastic grips
  • Gloves of any kind
  • Sticky adhesives or grip adhesives of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body, or bar (including spray or other)
  • Multiple layers of sleeves/wraps on top of each other
  • Lifting straps of any kind
  • Knee wraps or elbow wraps
  • Grease or lotions
  • Lifting Suits, support briefs, super suits
  • Neoprene back support belt, neoprene support under lifting belt


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.

Flow & Movements

FLOW

To be Announced 5/15

MOVEMENTS

To be Announced 5/15

Video Submissions

To be Announced 5/15

Leaderboard

Challenge Leaderboard

Prizes

Male

1st Place$2500 Cash or Rogue Gift Card
Black Zinc Deadlift Bar
2nd Place$1000 Rogue Gift Card
3rd Place$500 Rogue Gift Card

Female

1st Place$2500 Cash or Rogue Gift Card
Black Zinc Deadlift Bar
2nd Place$1000 Rogue Gift Card
3rd Place$500 Rogue Gift Card

Top 3 Gyms with Sign-Ups

Total entries per gym

1st PlaceBlack Zinc Deadlift Bar
2nd PlaceBlack Zinc Deadlift Bar
3rd PlaceBlack Zinc Deadlift Bar

Gym/Box Participants and Signups: 

*Tie Breaker: Highest placing team member in any competitive division.

Note: Gym affiliations must be entered by the competitor during the registration process in the btwb app for it to count towards the total sign ups. Submissions through email are not accepted/credited.

FAQ

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