Balanced Mitch 2024 Open

In the Balanced Mitch workout, competitors have two minutes to complete a maximum number of unbroken bench press reps at a designated weight (185 lbs for men, 95 lbs for women), followed by a maximum number of strict unbroken pull-ups. The athlete’s overall score for the competition is the lowest of the two rep counts.

Registration

Registration for the Balanced Mitch 2024 Open is $5 per competitor in the Living Donor and Transplant Recipient categories and $50 per competitor in the General category. The registration deadline is May 27, 2024, and the competition will take place May 28 through June 3, 2024.

Workout Rules

To be considered for the podium and cash prizes, all competitors in the Balanced Mitch Workout 2024 Open must adhere to the following rules:

• The clock starts on the bench press lift-off and the pull-ups must begin at the 2:00 minute mark.
• Athletes cannot use hand protection or grip enhancement devices during the workout.
• For the unbroken bench press reps:
  • Competitors must complete unbroken reps at the designated weight (185 lbs for men, 95 lbs for women).
  • All unbroken bench repetitions must demonstrate a full range of motion in which the barbell must touch the athlete’s chest and a full extension and lockout at the elbow must occur at the top of the movement.
  • An athlete may not use a bounce from the barbell off of the chest.
  • The athlete’s glutes must touch the bench for the entirety of the exercise sequence.
  • Athletes may have a spotter present while performing the bench press segment of the workout.
    • The spotter cannot assist with a lift-off and the spotter’s hands must remain clear from the barbell while the competitor is performing the movement.
    • The only assistance that the spotter can provide is lifting the bar if an athlete fails on their final repetition.
  • There is a one-rep minimum requirement for bench press reps completed.
  • Issues with form in any completed rep will disqualify the athlete’s workout.
• For the unbroken strict pull-ups:
  • The athlete’s chin must clear the bar at the top of the rep and the athlete’s arms must return to a fully extended rest position (dead hang) at the bottom of the rep (no bend in the arms).
  • Athletes may not use any movements that generate momentum such as kipping or butterfly movements.
  • There is a one-rep minimum requirement for strict pull-ups completed.
  • Issues with form in any completed rep will disqualify the athlete’s workout.
• The athlete’s score for the competition is the lowest of the two rep counts. In the event of a tie, the highest combined score receives the higher rank.

Competition Rules

Registered athletes agree to and will comply with the following rules related to the Donor Games Open competition format.

1. Eligibility
   1. All athletes must be 18 years or older as of the close of registration for the competition.
   2. All athletes must agree to the Donor Games Consent Agreement and adhere to the Workout Rules and Competition Rules herein.
   3. Athletes must submit their full workout video at any time during the competition window: from May 28 through June 3, 2024 at 11:59 EST.
   4. Athletes may submit more than one workout video to improve their standings on the leaderboard.
      1. Competitors may submit no more than ONE (1) video within any 24-hour period.
      2. Should an additional workout video be disqualified; it does not impact the rank/eligibility of a previously approved workout video.
   5. Athletes must be willing to accept prize winnings via ACH. Failure to provide ACH payment information within 1 week of the official prize-winning notification will result in forfeiture of the cash prize. All prize winnings will be dispersed within 2 weeks of the official prize-winning notification from the Donor Games.
2. Judging
   1. Failure to perform the exercises according to the guidelines will result in disqualification.
   2. Judges’ decisions are final.
   3. Judges may reject an athlete’s workout video due to: (a) improper form; (b) failure to complete the workout; (c) copyright infringements; or (d) any other issues that arise in review of the workout.
      1. If a workout video is rejected, the competitor is allowed to submit a new competition workout video at any time during the competition window.
      2. If no new video is submitted before the extended deadline, the competitor is disqualified.

Cash Prizes

Category	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd Place	4th Place	5th Place
Donor: Men	$2,000	$1,600	$1,200	$800	$400
Donor: Women	$2,000	$1,600	$1,200	$800	$400
Recipient: Men	$1,000	$800	$600	$400	$200
Recipient: Women	$1,000	$800	$600	$400	$200
General: Men	$1,000	$800	$600	$400	$200
General: Women	$1,000	$800	$600	$400	$200
TOTAL	$8,000	$6,400	$4,800	$3,200	$1,600