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Widowmaker Squat Challenge

Perform a max 20-rep squat set. Take your approximate 10-rep squat max and extend it into a single 20-rep set using rest-pauses.

Rules:
You can pause at the top of each rep indefinitely.
You cannot rack the bar until all 20 reps are complete.

Performance Tiers
Tier 1: 405lb / 180kg
Tier 2: 315lb / 140kg
Tier 3: 225lb / 100kg
F-Tier: 135lb / 60kg (*minimum buy-in)

You’re encouraged to utilize the most weight that you can, which may be between tiers.

Earn $5 (Promo ended on 10-31-2025)

This month’s challenge has a featured shirt and twist: do the challenge and we’ll pay you $5. Here are the quick details, see below for full information.

Buy a Widowmaker shirt.

Video yourself attempting this challenge.

Post it to social media and tag us.

We send you a $5 Amazon eGift Card

Full Details

  • Lifts must be from this month.
  • Must attempt at least the minimum F-tier to be eligible.
  • International entries accepted.
  • Shirt is not required to be worn in the video.
  • Gift card promotion ends on 31 OCT 2025 at midnight (EST).
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