2023 desert city classic
november 10-11
Arizona state university
tempe, az

Below are movement variations and loads that athletes competing in these respective divisions should be able to perform. In the spirit of competition, athletes may or may not see all the movements and loadings listed in the competition. Athlete’s may also see movements that are not listed in competition, however, these expectations clearly outline the level of fitness and experience expected of the athletes competing in these respective divisions. In ALL competition, athletes find holes in their fitness. We don’t expect any of our athletes to have a complete game. Competition provides all athletes a unique opportunity to challenge and test themselves. In competition, athletes frequently find successes in areas of doubt, and sometimes find failures in areas of confidence. As a general guideline, if you posses capacity and confidence in 9 or more of the movement/loading expectations listed, you are suited to compete in that respective division. 

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Elite:

• 7/8 minute mile run

• Proficient in Snatch and Clean & Jerk 

• Muscle ups under fatigue 

• Handstand push-up variations 

• Handstand walking under fatigue 

• Legless rope climbs 

• GHD variations 

• Jump rope variations

• Swimming 

• Sandbag variations up to 200/150lbs 

• Unilateral dumbbell variations up to 100/70lbs 

• Bilateral dumbbell variations up to 70/50lbs

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RX and Masters (40+):

• 8/9 minute mile run 

• Proficient in Snatch and Clean & Jerk 

• Muscle ups under fatigue 

• Handstand push-up variations 

• Handstand walking under fatigue 

• Rope climbs

• GHD variations 

• Jump rope variations

• Swimming 

• Sandbag variations up to 150/100lbs 

• Unilateral dumbbell variations up to 70/50lbs 

• Bilateral dumbbell variations up to 50/35lbs

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Intermediate and Grand Masters (50+): 

• 9/10 minute mile run 

• Proficient in Snatch and Clean & Jerk 

• Pull-up variations 

• Handstand push-ups 

• Wall walks 

• Rope climbs 

• Ghd variations 

• Double under 

• Swimming 

• Sandbag variations up to 100/70lbs 

• Unilateral dumbbell variations up to 50/35lbs  

• Bilateral dumbbell variations up to 35/25lbs 

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Beginner:

• 10/11 minute mile run 

• Proficient in Snatch and Clean & Jerk 

• push-up variations 

• Kipping pull-ups

• Wall walking under fatigue 

• Jump rope variations 

• Swimming 

• Sandbag variations up to 70/50lbs 

• Unilateral dumbbell variations up to 35/25lbs 

• Bilateral dumbbell variations up to 25/15lbs