Raise the Bar. Raise Awareness.

It's Okay to Need a Spotter.

Put your strength to the test while supporting an important cause! 

Join us at ApexFest for the Raise the Bar Charity Bench Press Challenge, an exciting test of   strength benefiting suicide prevention and awareness. Challenge yourself, compete for the most reps, and help remind our community that nobody has to face life's hardest moments alone.

All proceeds will be donated to ACSD Mental Health Services.

The challenge will take place during the Apex Strength Games at 3600 University Boulevard, Ames, IA.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 19  
• Time: Complete your challenge anytime between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Entry Fee: $20 per participant
• Hosted By: Representatives from the U.S. Army

Competition Divisions

• Male
• Female
• Ages 18 & Under

How It Works

Participants will bench press a designated weight based on their weight class and complete as many repetitions as possible.

Rules

• The bar may not rest on the chest between repetitions.
• Resting at full lockout is permitted.
• Wrist wraps are allowed.
• Not Allowed-- bench press shirt, Elbow Sleeves or wraps
• The participant with the most completed repetitions in each division will be declared the winner.