UNDERGROUND STRENGTH CHALLENGE (USC) USC History and Purpose USC Divisions & Tests USC Rules Past Events _____________________________________________ USC History and Purpose USC main purpose from the very beginning was not to establish the strongest and most conditioned person and then honoring only him, but to motivate a consistent process of BECOMING a very strong and conditioned person. Yes indeed, some people scored higher then other, but EVERYBODY gained at the end of the day from the diligent and hard work leading up to the event. Apart with the above philosophy of mutual gain through testing each other under stressful conditions, USC purpose was also to do the following:
USC Divisions & Tests Men's Elite Division Men's Division Women's Division _____________________________________________ USC Rules Contest The contest must be held on a single day. There are three competition classes: Men's Elite, Men's and Women's Divisions. The order of the event must be kept as specified. Each competitor must be allowed a minimum of 15 minute and a maximum of one hour break in between the individual events. Winning The winner is determined by combined score in all five events. For example if Athlete X placed 1st in Clean & Jerk, 2nd in Turkish Get-Up, 5th in Pull-Ups, 1st in Pike Leg Raises and 4th in Snatches his total score is 1+2+5+1+4=13. The lowest combined score wins. In the event of a tie in Clean & Jerk, as well as in Turkish Get-Up the lighter competitor wins. In the event of a tie in Muscle-Ups, Pull-Ups, Kip-Overs and Pike Leg Raises the heavier competitor wins. In the event of a Snatch tie, the tie stands. In the event of an overall tie, the tie stands as well. Exercises Squat Clean & Jerk The bar must be lifted in any style overhead in two motions. The lift is finished when a competitor fixes the bar overhead with locked elbows and remains motionless and in clear control of the weight, waiting for the judge to raise a hand in approval of the lift. One Arm Snatch & Turkish Get Up (pictures) When performing the One Arm Snatch the bar / kettlebell must be lifted overhead in any style in one motion. After that, any style of Turkish Get Up could be used. The spotter can help the competitor to adjust the barbell for balance only after a competitor makes it all the way down to floor and before he attempts to stand up. The lift is finished when a competitor fixes the bar overhead with a locked elbow and remains motionless and in clear control of the weight, waiting for the judge to raise a hand in approval of the lift. Muscle Ups (pictures) When performing the Muscle Up the starting position is with the elbows fully straight and the finishing position is with the elbows fully locked. Only the reps that fulfill this requirement pass. The competitor has one minute to perform his reps, during which he can let go of the rings and readjust his grip. Pull Ups (pictures) When performing the Pull Ups the starting position is with the elbows fully straight and the finishing position is with the chin over the bar. Only the reps that fulfill this requirement pass. The competitor has one minute to perform his reps, during which he can let go of the bar and readjust his grip. Pull Overs (pictures) The competitor must arrive on top of the high bar with his elbow fully locked. The starting position is with the elbows fully straight as well. Only the reps that fulfill this requirement pass. There is no time limit and the attempt is stopped when the competitor lets go of the bar. To prevent stalling, one cannot spend more then 5 seconds in the top position. Bupkas (pictures) When performing the Bupkas the starting position is with the elbows fully straight and the finishing position is with the hips straight and the elbows fully locked. Only the reps that fulfill this requirement pass. There is no time limit and the attempt is stopped when the competitor lets go of the rings. Two spotters and a thick mat must be present for safety. Pike Leg Raises (pictures) When performing the Pike Leg Raises the starting position is with the elbows fully straight and the body vertical. The finishing position is with the bottom part of the legs (ankles, shins, toes) touching the bar. Only the reps that fulfill this requirement pass. There is no time limit and the attempt is stopped when the competitor lets go of the bar. One Arm Snatches (pictures) When performing the One Arm Snatches the starting position is with the kettlebell in between the feet and the finishing position is with the lifting arm being vertical. One cannot use their free arm to assist by posting on the hip or thigh. Only the reps that fulfill this requirement pass. One can put the bell down or switch hands anytime within his/her 5 minute time limit. _____________________________________________ Past Events USC 2 -- September 15th, 2007 (pictures and results coming soon) ________________________________ USC 1 -- April 29th, 2006 (pictures) Men's Elite Division Competitors Greg Mihovich, 181 lbs Events 1. Barbell Squat Clean & Jerk Greg Mihovich: 185 lbs / 195 lbs / 205 lbs 2. Fat Barbell One Arm Snatch & Turkish Get Up Greg Mihovich: 75 lbs / 95 lbs / 100 lbs 3. Muscle Ups Greg Mihovich: 9 4. Pull Over Greg Mihovich: 11 5. Kettlebell Snatch Test (5 minute with a 53# KB) Greg Mihovich: 125 Men's Division Competitors Jayson Soarez, 156 lbs Geoff Fitton, 162 lbs Scott Spencer, 183 lbs Events 1. Barbell Squat Clean & Jerk Jayson Soarez: 165 lbs / 175 lbs / 190 lbs Scott Spencer: 135 lbs / 165 lbs / 190 lbs Geoff Fitton: 135 lbs / 165 lbs / 190 (fail) 2. Barbell One Arm Snatch & Turkish Get Up Geoff Fitton: 75 lbs / 85 lbs / 90 lbs Scott Spencer: 75 lbs / 85 lbs (fail) / 85 lbs Jayson Soarez: 45 lbs / -- / -- 3. Pull Ups Jayson Soarez: 24 Scott Spencer: 20 Geoff Fitton: 17 4. Pike Leg Raise Geoff Fitton: 25 Scott Spencer: 19 Jayson Soarez: 16 5. Kettlebell Snatch Test (5 minute with a 44# KB) Jayson Soarez: 120 Geoff Fitton: 92 Scott Spencer: 67 Women's Division Competitors Allison Fitton, 130 lbs Donica Storino, 120 lbs Events 1. Barbell Squat Clean & Jerk Donica Storino: 95 lbs / 115 lbs / 120 lbs Allison Fitton: 65 lbs / 75 lbs / 85 lbs 2. Kettlebell One Arm Snatch & Turkish Get Up Donica Storino: 36 lbs / 44 lbs / 53 lbs Allison Fitton: 36 lbs / 44 lbs / 44 lbs 3. Pull Ups Donica Storino: 13 Allison Fitton: 10 4. Pike Leg Raise Donica Storino: 21 Allison Fitton: 15 5. Kettlebell Snatch Test (5 minute with a 26# KB) Donica Storino: 150 Allison Fitton: 104 _____________________________________________ |
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