This November 23rd we’re bringing you the second edition of the Lift OFF internal individual weightlifting competition. This year we’re innovating and all the athletes will have to get through CrossFit Total 1 (Back Squat, Deadlift and Strict Press) in the morning like last year but in the afternoon they will be challenging themselves with the Olympic Weightlifting Total of Snatch and Clean and Jerk. 

The other novelty this year is that we will be using the Sinclair Coefficient method to make the competition even. The Sinclair Coefficient is a numerical value that adjusts an athlete’s performance based on their body weight. In order to achieve that we will need to weigh each participant in the morning. 

Here’s an example, Chris lifted 462.5 for CrossFit Total 1 and his Olympic Weightlifting Total is 200. The Total of both is 662.5 and the Sinclair Total for Chris would be 819.53

This competition is only open to Claymore members and is a great way to find your maximal strength potential. A competition setting is the best way to push yourself beyond your limits and what is the best environment to do it within the walls of your box surrounded by your coaches and your friends.

What to expect

CrossFit Total 1 is the sum of the best of three attempts at the Back Squat, the Strict Press, and the Deadlift. The Olympic Weightlifting Total is the sum of best lifts in Snatch and the Clean and Jerk. You will attempt each lift 3 times just like in a traditional weightlifting competition and the weight must increase after each successful attempt at each movement. The weight may not be decreased after the first attempt but you can redo it. A failed rep counts as an attempt. You’ll be allowed to take the back squat and shoulder press from the weight rack. The results will be displayed in a live leaderboard throughout the day. 

Join us on Saturday the 25th of November for the Lift OFF from 8:00 to 4pm. We will start with a weigh in for everyone and will run the event in waves. The podium will be held in the afternoon so we’ll be able to celebrate everyone’s achievements on the day.

Sign up now through this link for 15£. This fee includes the participation as well as food for lunch from the next door Delicious as well as tea and coffee available throughout the day.

We’re looking forward to bringing this second edition to you