Welcome to the Pump Off page. This 2026 Pump Off competition at the NWA Natural Championships on June 13th at the Faulkner Performance Arts Center in Fayetteville. It will be held as a fundraiser for BHS’s Body Improvement Club (to promote health and wellness through our good N.E.W.S. campaign to 100’s of students). Entry fees will first cover the cost of the prize pool, then all other entry fee proceeds will be given to our beneficiaries. Entry is $50 for adults, $20 for K-12 students – all Pump Off competitors will receive free entry into the NWANC. If competitor registers through this platform by May 30th, a goody bag will also be waiting at check-in and at event itself.
1st place winners of each class will win $200, 2nd place will win $100, 3rd place will win $50.
Simple premise… do as many repetitions as possible (AMRAP). Competitors will bench press a % of their bodyweight for reps and then perform a set of strict curls (using an arm blaster) standing against a wall with shoulders touching the wall.
Below contains the Percentage of weight lifted for the bench press per age & gender along with the rules and details.
Bench Press rules:
Rep-bar must touch athlete’s chest and be fully extended or a no count will be given. A small hand towel roll is optional, but will not be provided. No bench press/squat suits allowed and NO REFUNDS. No switching of competitor number is permitted.
All lifts will be judged by personal trainers. 13 and under competitors: view proper technique of ‘release’ pushup. Team (gym, box, school, organization, etc.) categories are available on registration page.
Strict Curl rules:
Using an Arm Blaster and cambered bar, competitor will curl a specified amount of weight for reps (below). Rep must be fully extended, then curled over 1/2 way for rep to count.
3 Classes for men: up to and including 185 pounds will curl 55 lbs, over 185 and including 225 will curl 75 lbs, over 225 will curl 95 lbs.
2 Classes for women: up to and including 140 pounds will curl 35 lbs, over 140 pounds: 45 lbs.
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