Viking Deadlift 2026Gegns Gym & Gegns Strength Sports Present · San Diego, CA

LOCATION

Gegns Gym1013 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110View on Google Maps

DATE & TIME

Sunday, November 29, 2026Starts at 11:00 AMAdd to Google Calendar

SPONSORS

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EVENT

The Viking Deadlift from a 21″ height.Each athlete works up to a one-rep max.

EQUIPMENT

IronMind Axle • Apollon Wheels • DC Blocks • Calibrated PlatesChalk, straps, and suits are allowed.

AWARDS

Awards for the top three finishers in each class.11st22nd33rd

RULES

Chalk, straps, and suits are allowed.Standard deadlift rules apply: lock out with knees and hips extended and shoulders back for the down command, then return the bar to the floor under control.Conventional stance only, no sumo.

WEIGHT CLASSES

WOMENNovice W LW (165-)Novice W HW (165+)Open W LW (123-)Open W LW (132-)Open W MW (148-)Open W MW (165-)Open W HW (181-)Open W HW (198-)Open W SHW (242-)Open W SHW (+)Masters W LW (132-)Masters W HW (+)Teen W LW (165-)Teen W HW (165+)MENNovice M LW (220-)Novice M HW (220+)Open M LW (165-)Open M LW (181-)Open M MW (198-)Open M MW (220-)Open M HW (242-)Open M HW (275-)Open M SHW (308-)Open M SHW (+)Masters M MW (220-)Masters M HW (+)Teen M LW (220-)Teen M HW (220+)

SANCTIONED EVENT

All deadlifts are sanctioned by the WDC (World Deadlift Council). Competition results will be submitted to the WDC to record any potential records based on weight and age categories.Learn More About the WDC

SCHEDULE

Weigh-ins are held on competition day before the 11:00 AM start.

ENTRY FEES

Entry Fee: $50.00 online registration.Spectators: $20 each, ages 13 and up. 12 and under get in free.Spectator tickets are on the registration form at the bottom of this page.

COMPETITION SHIRTS

Competition Shirt

Question

Viking Deadlift 2026Gegns Gym & Gegns Strength Sports Present &middot; San Diego, CA

LOCATION

Gegns Gym1013 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110View on Google Maps

DATE & TIME

Sunday, November 29, 2026Starts at 11:00 AMAdd to Google Calendar

SPONSORS

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EVENT

The Viking Deadlift from a 21&Prime; height.Each athlete works up to a one-rep max.

EQUIPMENT

IronMind Axle &bull; Apollon Wheels &bull; DC Blocks &bull; Calibrated PlatesChalk, straps, and suits are allowed.

AWARDS

Awards for the top three finishers in each class.11st22nd33rd

RULES

Chalk, straps, and suits are allowed.Standard deadlift rules apply: lock out with knees and hips extended and shoulders back for the down command, then return the bar to the floor under control.Conventional stance only, no sumo.

WEIGHT CLASSES

WOMENNovice W LW (165-)Novice W HW (165+)Open W LW (123-)Open W LW (132-)Open W MW (148-)Open W MW (165-)Open W HW (181-)Open W HW (198-)Open W SHW (242-)Open W SHW (+)Masters W LW (132-)Masters W HW (+)Teen W LW (165-)Teen W HW (165+)MENNovice M LW (220-)Novice M HW (220+)Open M LW (165-)Open M LW (181-)Open M MW (198-)Open M MW (220-)Open M HW (242-)Open M HW (275-)Open M SHW (308-)Open M SHW (+)Masters M MW (220-)Masters M HW (+)Teen M LW (220-)Teen M HW (220+)

SANCTIONED EVENT

All deadlifts are sanctioned by the WDC (World Deadlift Council). Competition results will be submitted to the WDC to record any potential records based on weight and age categories.Learn More About the WDC

SCHEDULE

Weigh-ins are held on competition day before the 11:00 AM start.

ENTRY FEES

Entry Fee: $50.00 online registration.Spectators: $20 each, ages 13 and up. 12 and under get in free.Spectator tickets are on the registration form at the bottom of this page.

COMPETITION SHIRTS

Competition Shirt

Accepted Answer

Event T-shirts are an additional $20, available at GegnsGym.com/Apparel.

Viking Deadlift 2026