
10 GRINDS
4 MINUTES PER GRIND
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE
The Rules#
Format
AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible)
Athletes perform as many strict-form repetitions as possible within the allotted time.
Scoring
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Only reps completed with proper, strict form will be counted.
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The athlete or team with the highest total number of valid repetitions wins.
Divisions
Singles
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One athlete completes all 10 stations in sequential order.
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A judge records the number of valid reps at each station.
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Final Score: Total combined valid repetitions across all stations.
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Separate male and female categories.
Doubles
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Divisions: Male, Female, and Mixed Doubles.
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Partners share the workload using a “You Go, I Go” format.
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The final score is the combined total of all valid repetitions completed by both athletes.
Movement Standards
1. Bench Press
Load: 20 kg (Women) / 30 kg (Men)
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Start at full lockout with feet flat on the floor and glutes in contact with the bench.
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The bar must touch the chest without bouncing.
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Elbows must reach full extension at the top of each rep.
2. Slam Balls
Load: 10 kg (Women) / 12 kg (Men)
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Ball must be lifted overhead with hips and knees fully extended.
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Ball is slammed to the floor under control.
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A rep is counted when the ball makes contact with the ground
3. Kettlebell Squats
Load: 20 kg (Women) / 28 kg (Men)
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Kettlebell held in the front rack position.
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Hips must descend below parallel.
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Full hip and knee extension required at the top of each rep.
4. Burpee Over Line
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Chest must touch the floor at the bottom.
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Athlete must jump both feet together over the line.
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A rep is counted when both feet land on the opposite side.
5. Dumbbell Snatches
Load: 10 kg (Women) / 12.5 kg (Men)
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Movement must travel from floor to overhead in one motion.
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Athletes must alternate arms every rep.
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Full lockout overhead is required.
6. Butterfly Sit-Ups
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Lower torso until shoulder blades touch the floor; hands must touch the floor overhead.
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Sit up until the torso is upright; both hands must touch the toes or the ground in front of the feet.
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Feet must remain together with knees out; feet may not lift off the floor.
7. Ground to Air
Load: 10 kg (Women) / 15 kg (Men)
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Weight plate must touch the ground at the start of each rep.
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Plate must reach full overhead lockout.
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Reps are counted each time the plate strikes the ground.
8. Devil’s Press
Load: 5 kg Dumbbells (Women) / 10 kg Dumbbells (Men)
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Chest must touch the floor while holding the dumbbells.
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Athlete jumps or steps to the feet, then swings the dumbbells overhead in one continuous motion.
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Full lockout overhead required.
9. Powerbag Reverse Lunge
Load: 15 kg (Women) / 20 kg (Men)
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Powerbag may be held in the front rack or across the back.
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Rear knee must lightly touch (“kiss”) the floor.
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Athletes must alternate legs each rep.
10. Barbell Push Press
Load: 15 kg (Women) / 20 kg (Men)
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Movement starts from a front rack position.
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Dip and drive to press the bar overhead.
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Elbows must reach full lockout overhead.
Prizes
Singles
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Female Singles: £50
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Male Singles: £50
Doubles
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Female Doubles: £40
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Male Doubles: £40
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Mixed Doubles: £40
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