The athlete presses a large heavy tick-handled over sized dumbbell with one hand. The event can be done for 1) maximum load, 2) As many reps as possible for time, or 3) As one of 2 or more implements in a medley of lifts/movements.
CIRCUS DUMBBELL CLEAN AND PRESS: (MAX LOAD)
-For Maximum weight selected by the athlete.
-3 total attempts at max load.
-Two failed attempts will eliminate the athlete from the event.
-60 second time limit per attempt.
-Weight may not be changed after a failed attempt.
-Weight may only be increased after a successful lift.
-Circus dumbbell is taken from the floor and lifted overhead with shoulder and elbow extended.
-Two-hands may be used to “clean” to shoulder height, but only one hand is allowed to press the dumbbell. The other hand must drop away from the dumbbell during the press. The second hand can no longer come into contact with any part of the dumbbell until after the dumbbell is overhead and the judge gives the command “Good lift”.
-Athlete may strict press, push press, or push jerk the dumbbell overhead to lockout.
-Athlete must wait for the judges “good” command before lowering the dumbbell or the lift will not count.
-Athlete must lower the dumbbell under control back to the floor with one or both hands.
-Good Lift: The athlete grips the dumbbell with either the left or right hand and cleans the wt to the shoulder, and then proceeds to lockout the dumbbell overhead. If using two hands the second hand must be wrapped outside the hand that will press and move away from the dumbbell before the press starts. The pressing arm must lockout with the wt under control. Legs and feet must be stable at lockout.
-Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, knee wraps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves.
-Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, elbow wraps, lifting straps or hooks.
-Any and all anatomical limitations preventing lockout as described above must be demonstrated to the judge prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility of the athlete.
CIRCUS DUMBBELL CLEAN AND PRESS: (AMRAP)
-For as many rounds as possible for time.
-Weight is based on the athletes class.
-Athletes are each given 60 seconds.
-Athletes can continue to add reps from either arm in their allotted time as long as they don’t leave the platform or lose control of the CDB.
-Circus dumbbell is taken from the floor and lifted overhead with shoulder and elbow extended.
-Two-hands may be used to “clean” to shoulder height, but only one hand is allowed to press the dumbbell. The other hand must drop away from the dumbbell during the press. The second hand can no longer come into contact with any part of the dumbbell until after the dumbbell is overhead and the judge gives the command “Good lift”.
-Athlete may strict press, push press, or push jerk the dumbbell overhead to lockout.
-Athlete must wait for the judges “good” command before lowering the dumbbell or the lift will not count.
-Athlete must lower the dumbbell under control back to the floor with one or both hands.
-Good Lift: The athlete grips the dumbbell with either the left or right hand and cleans the wt to the shoulder, and then proceeds to lockout the dumbbell overhead. If using two hands the second hand must be wrapped outside the hand that will press and move away from the dumbbell before the press starts. The pressing arm must lockout with the wt under control. Legs and feet must be stable at lockout.
-Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, knee wraps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves.
-Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, elbow wraps, lifting straps, or hooks.
-Any and all anatomical limitations preventing lockout as described above must be demonstrated to the judge prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility of the athlete.
CIRCUS DUMBBELL CLEAN AND PRESS: (Medley)
-Requirements for this event vary from competition to competition.
-Complete one or more reps before moving on to the next event in the medley.
-This event may be used in any order of the promoters choosing.
-Read the rules or each competition very carefully for the order of events and if you are required to complete the lift before moving on to another lift in the medley.
-The goal of a medley is to complete as many of the events as quickly as possible.
-These medleys are typically given a 60 to 90-second time limit.
-Circus dumbbell is taken from the floor and lifted overhead with shoulder and elbow extended.
-Two-hands may be used to “clean” to shoulder height, but only one hand is allowed to press the dumbbell. The other hand must drop away from the dumbbell during the press. The second hand can no longer come into contact with any part of the dumbbell until after the dumbbell is overhead and the judge gives the command “Good lift”.
-Athlete may strict press, push press, or push jerk the dumbbell overhead to lockout.
-Athlete must wait for the judges “good” command before lowering the dumbbell or the lift will not count.
-Athlete must lower the dumbbell under control back to the floor with one or both hands.
-Good Lift: The athlete grips the dumbbell with either the left or right hand and cleans the wt to the shoulder, and then proceeds to lockout the dumbbell overhead. If using two hands the second hand must be wrapped outside the hand that will press and move away from the dumbbell before the press starts. The pressing arm must lockout with the wt under control. Legs and feet must be stable at lockout.
-Equipment allowed: Belt, chalk, knee wraps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves.
-Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, elbow wraps, lifting straps or hooks.
-Any and all anatomical limitations preventing lockout as described above must be demonstrated to the judge prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility of the athlete.