Rogue has just announced their first challenge for 2021 – the Bear Hug Challenge.
What is it? It’s an online contest to see who can hold a strongman sandbag the longest.
It’s already the second month of 2021, but it is not yet late to start giving yourself some physical challenges. Rogue’s Bear Hug Challenge is finally here to test your endurance! This challenge aims to hold your Sandbag for longer than any other competitor in the world. Anyone with access to a strongman-style sandbag can take part in this challenge, which will run from February 12-15, 2021.
A $10 entry fee gets you into the competition; $30 gets you entry plus an official Rogue Challenge t-shirt. Once you’ve completed your Bear Hug Challenge, submit your time and video evidence using the instructions in the Beyond the White Board (BTWB) app.
Here are some of the gear you could use to compete. Please note the rules are very specific – it’s gotta be a big, cylinder-shaped sandbag. 200 lbs for men and 150 lbs for women. That’s a LOT of sand!
Rogue Bear Hug Challenge – Overview
How Does it Work?
Challenge:
Max freestanding, unsupported, raw hold time of a sandbag (200lbs/150lbs).
Scoring:
The athletes with the most prolonged hold will win the contest. Tie Breaker 1: Body Weight – Lighter bodyweight would win the tie.
Eligibility:
Male and female, 14 years old and above Birthday cut-off rule: Each athlete will automatically enter into the applicable age group during the registration process based on their age at the end of the competition.
Equipment Needed:
– A “strongman style” sandbag filled and weighing 200lbs for men and 150lbs for women.
– Visible Timer. This timer can be a gym timer in the frame, a phone with the timer feature up in the frame, or a stopwatch in the frame.
– Digital Scale
– Tape Measure
Sandbags must meet the requirements below to be acceptable for this competition:
– A cylindrical shaped sandbag with straight parallel sides and a circular top/bottom.
– Sandbags must be calibrated to weight and well balanced
– Circular or cone-shaped sandbags are not permitted.
– Sandbags with straps or handles of any kind are not permitted.
– Sandbags must be filled so that the bag is entirely vertical when sitting on the ground.
Male 200lb Sandbag Specs:
– Height must measure between 14” – 17” when sitting on the ground.
– Diameter of the top and bottom must measure between 14” – 18”.
– Circumference of the center must measure between 48” – 55”.
Female 150lb sandbag Specs:
– Height must measure between 11” – 14” when sitting on the ground.
– Diameter of the top and bottom must measure between 14” – 18”.
– Circumference of the center must measure between 48” – 55”.
Below are sandbags that you can use to qualify you for Rogue’s Bear Hug Challenge.
Rogue Strongman Sandbags
Rogue Strongman Sandbags is your go-anywhere sandbags that offer versatility and replace heavy balls and stones. They highlight the same 1000D MIL Spec US Cordura construction and funnel-filler technology as other Strongman Sandbag shape variants. These sandbags are not meant to be thrown, but they can endure falls because of their durability if you feel like throwing them. If you are searching for an individual sandbag or a set, the Rogue Strongman Sandbags is for you.
Strongman Sandbags are available in six different sizes, with max fill capacities of 100LB, 150LB, 200LB, 250LB, 300LB, 400LB. They can be emptied and then re-filled anywhere, and they function as uniquely portable Strongman training tools for any athlete.
Rogue Color Strongman Sandbags
If you prefer to challenge yourself in different colors, Rogue Color Strongman Sandbags will suit your preference. The sandbags are tiny and don’t take too much space in your garage or home gym. The heavy woolen material outer case makes it simpler to work with and easier to move. Aside from this, you can also empty the bag at one spot and fill it in at another.
They come in a customizable form (7.5” tall x 16” dia. for the 100 LB bag, 11.5” x 16” for the 150 LB version) and different colors (red, yellow, blue, camo, and electric green). Each Sandbag has a built-in filler bag with an added zipper and hook-and-loop closure — assuring filler material stays entirely contained as you work through your regimen. The Rogue name is identical to excellence, customer service, and a good warranty giving you confidence in your every purchase.
Bear Hug Challenge – In Summary
That’s our look at the Bear Hug Challenge – and the Strongman Sandbags you might use.
Take part in Rogue’s first challenge this 2021! To be considered a competitor, the athlete must register at roguefitness.com/challenges and follow all workout and video flows as outlined. Other information and details will come out soon.
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