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Al Ain Open
Bench-Press Championship
Team Repetition Challenge
📅 14 February 2026 @ 4:00 PM
📍 United Academy, Al AinA team-based bench-press repetition competition open to all Al Ain gyms. Compete for cash prizes, medals, and gym pride.
Register NowAbout
The Al Ain Open Bench-Press Championship is a team-based strength event designed to bring together athletes of all levels. Focusing on teamwork, endurance, and fair play, teams compete for the highest total number of valid reps.
Participate
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Open to all Al Ain gyms✓
Men & Women Categories✓
Mixed gender teams allowed✓
Medically fit athletesHow It Works
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One max-rep set per athlete🔢
Highest total reps wins🚫
No bouncing allowed⚖️
Official judges verify repsPrizes & Awards
🥈1000 AED2nd Place Team
🥇2000 AED1st Place Team
🥉500 AED3rd Place Team
Additional Awards
🏅 Top Male Reps🏅 Top Female Reps🏅 Best Technique🏅 Best Newcomer🏅 4th & 5th Place Prizes
Team Structure
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Teams
Up to 4 teams per gym. 4 members per team.
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Composition
Mixed gender & mixed weight classes allowed.
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Scoring
Highest total reps wins. 3-4 members required.
Bench-Press Rules
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Head, shoulders, and glutes must remain on bench⚠️
Feet must remain flat on the floor or blocks⚠️
Bar must touch the chest⚠️
Full lockout required at the top🚫
No bouncing the bar🚫
No assistance allowed during reps*Judges have full authority. Unsafe attempts may be stopped at any time.
Weight Classes & Loads
*All loads include bar + plates
| PLAYER WEIGHT CATEGORY | MEN'S CATEGORY | WOMEN'S CATEGORY |
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| FROM 50 KG TO 60 KG | 30 KG | 10 KG |
| FROM 60 KG TO 75 KG | 40 KG | 12.5 KG |
| FROM 75 KG TO 90 KG | 50 KG | 15 KG |
| FROM 90 KG AND ABOVE | 60 KG | 20 KG |