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Miscellaneous · 15.07 · 7 of 12

Devil’s Press

Athlete perform a burpee with an external object.

Demonstration
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Rep Start
  • Object-on-ground.
  • Prone position.
  • Hands in contact with object.
Rep End
  • Overhead lock-out.
Rep Requirement
  • Object must be kept in hands during complete rep.
Cycle & Post Rep
  • The athlete may return to rep start in any controlled manner.
Equipment
  • Dumbbell (1 or 2)
  • Kettlebell (1 or 2)
Team Synchro
  • Rep start and rep end
Referenced by this standard

Associated Definitions

POSITION

OVERHEAD LOCKOUT

  • Standing tall position is achieved
  • Object is overhead, arm(s) vertical.
  • Full extension of elbows.
  • For 1-arm versions, the supporting arm is vertical.
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POSITION

PRONE

Generally flat on the ground, not arching.

  • Resting on the ventral part of the hands.
  • Hands positioned behind the line made by the chin.
  • Chest and toes in contact with the ground.
  • Leg, knee, face or any other body-part contact is permitted, but no required.
POSITION

OBJECT ON GROUND

BARBELL

  • Both bumpers in contact with the ground at the same time.

DUMBBELL

  • Both sides/heads on a single dumbbell in contact with the ground at the same time.
  • When using two dumbbells, at least on side/head of each dumbbell need to make contact with the ground.

KETTLEBELL

  • Any part of the bottom circle of a kettlebell in contact with the ground.

BALL

  • Any part of the ball in contact with the ground.

ODD OBJECT

  • Any part of the object in contact with the ground.

WORM

  • Full worm in contact with the ground, or if held by hands, the hands are in contact with the ground.

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