Turkey Pull and Press 2026

We’re back for our 4th year of the Turkey Pull! This year we’re adding the max log press again to make it more fun.  Competitors can do Max Deadlift, Max Log Press, or BOTH. Just let us know the day of if you want to do one, or the other, or both.  Deadlift will be using a Texas Deadlift Bar and the log will be a 12" Pitbull log for men, and a 10" log for women. General RulesEach athlete will have 3 separate attempts to pull or press the most weight they can in 30 seconds. Judge will issue a down command for a successful rep. These will both be rising "bar" events, miss a weight and you're out. Tip: Our recommendation on how to use your attempts would be to use your first attempt as your last heavy warmup, maybe about 90% of your current max. Use your second attempt to hit your current max. Depending on how attempt number 2 went, attempt a new PR.  Deadlift RulesFor deadlift you must show control, no soft knees or shoulders.  Allowed: Lifting straps, chalk, belts (1 soft, 1 hard) and neoprene shorts  Not Allowed: Deadlift suits, Sumo,   Press RulesFor press you must maintain balance with arms locked out. If you have a condition that prevents you from traditional lockout you must notify the judge before hand.  Allowed: Elbow/knee sleeves, wrist wraps, belts (1 soft, 1 hard), grip shirt, and neoprene shorts  Not Allowed: No dropping from overhead, must guide down. Can't rest on your head. Tiebreaker, the person who lifts the most weight with the LEAST number of attempts will be the winner. If two people press 300 but one person did it in 1 attempt and another did it on their 2nd attempt, then the person with 1 attempt will break the tie. If attempts and totals are completely the same, winner will be decided by a pose off - jk.