One-Arm Deadlift: Rolling Thunder Challenge

Men’s

• Up to and including 105kg (231.5 lbs)
• Over 105kg (231.5 lbs)

Women’s

• Up to and including 68kg (150 lbs)
• Over 68kg (150 lbs)

Rolling Thunder Contest RULES: 

1.   An authentic current-model IronMind® Rolling Thunder® handle must be used, it cannot have been modified in any way, and it must be inspected to ensure that it revolves freely:  holding the handle, lift the triangular metal frame and rotate it until it is horizontal (parallel to the ground).  Release the metal frame to demonstrate that it rotates back to its original vertical position (pointing toward the ground) under its own weight. The lift starts with the weight in between the lifter’s feet,  using an IronMind 15″ Olympic loading pin and carabiner. The Rolling Thunder must be wiped clean before each attempt.

2.   The lifter grabs the Rolling Thunder handle in approximately its center and lifts with the handle remaining approximately parallel to the ground. A thumbless grip is not permitted.

3.   Any contact between the lifter’s hand and the non-revolving portion of the handle disqualifies the lift; and other than incidental contact, the hand or Rolling Thunder handle must not touch the body before the lift is completed—dragging the hand or handle up the leg is cause for an immediate “No lift.”

6.   Ordinary chalk (magnesium carbonate) may be used on the lifter’s hand, but nothing else is permitted (liquid chalk, for example, is specifically disallowed). Chalk may not be applied directly to the Rolling Thunder.