Huson Fit Expo

Hybrid Fitness Challenge 2026

September 12, 2026

Train, Prepare, Compete.

Register here - EARLY BIRD ends July 4th

4 Events

Winner Take All

Strength

The foundation. Power built through discipline and tested under load.

Endurance

The engine. Sustained effort, controlled breathing, relentless pace.

Grit

The edge. When quitting is an option, choosing not to is the skill.

Deadlift

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Pull Ups

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Bench Press

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Deadlift 〰️ Pull Ups 〰️ Bench Press 〰️

100yds Dash

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50yd Sled Push

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1 mile Bike

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2min Dead Hang

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100yds Dash 〰️ 50yd Sled Push 〰️ 1 mile Bike 〰️ 2min Dead Hang 〰️

The inaugural HFE Hybrid Fitness Challenge tests the limits of the core components of strength & conditioning.

Athletes will be tested across the four foundational movement patterns: Hinge, Squat, Push, and Pull.

The final test measures the athlete's endurance, resilience, and will.

Deadlift

  • Athletes will compete in an ascending-weight deadlift event conducted under powerlifting deadlift standards on a trap bar. Once the trap bar weight increases, it cannot be reduced.

  • Each athlete is allowed (2) two attempts throughout the event. The heaviest successful lift will be used for scoring.

  • Belts, chalk, and sumo stance are permitted. Wrist straps, figure-8 straps, hooks, and other grip aids are not permitted.

Pull Up

  • Athletes will attempt max repetitions of pull ups (pronated grip) or chin ups (supinated grip).

  • One continuous attempt. No regripping or leaving the bar.

  • The bar must make contact with the throat or upper chest for the rep to count

  • Full lockout of the elbows is required at the bottom of each rep.

Bench Press

  • Athletes will perform max repetitions without re-racking the bar.

  • The bar must touch the torso on each rep.

  • Full elbow lockout is required for the rep to count.

  • The athlete’s shoulders and glutes must remain in contact with the bench at all times.

  • Men’s weight: 185 lbs.

  • Women’s weight: 95lbs.

The Gauntlet

  • Hybrid Challenge Finale

  • The competition concludes with a brutal test of speed, strength, work capacity, and grit.

  • Athletes will begin with a 100 yard sprint

  • Immediately transitioning into a 100 yard Farmer's Carry using a trap bar loaded to 135 lbs for men and 95 lbs for women

  • From there, competitors will take on a 50 yard sled push loaded to 305 lbs. for men and 200 lbs. for women.

  • Once the sled is completed, athletes will move to a 1 mile bike

  • They will then face a 2 minute dead hang. Athletes must accumulate the full 2 minutes before advancing to the final station.

  • The event culminates with a final 100 yard sprint to the finish, where competitors will empty the tank and race for every second.

  • This event is designed to reward the most complete hybrid athlete; combining speed, strength, endurance, grip, and mental toughness under fatigue.

Register here - EARLY BIRD ends July 4th

Limited Spots Available

    • This contest is open to all athletes 18+

    • You do not need to be a member of the gym.

    • Athletes are ranked in each event. Your overall placing is based on a points-by-rank system across all five events.

    • The lowest total score wins.

    • There are no age or weight classes. This is an open, functional performance contest.

  • Allowed:

    • belt

    • wrist wraps

    • chalks

    • knee sleeves

    Not allowed:

    • Lifting straps

    • Elbows sleeves

    • Grip aids / gloves

  • Tiebreakers will be broken by:

    1. Race time

    2. Deadlift max

    3. Pull Up total

    4. Tug of War