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Naperville's NEW ultimate test of strength and endurance.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Resilient Spine & Performance
Naperville, IL
Division "standards"
in addition to the events below, You MUST be able to do the following...
For the advanced
ELITE
For the highest level competitors. Expect heavier loads, more skilled exercises, and maximum intensity tests designed to push limits.
Division Standards:
115/80 lb Barbell Power Clean (cycling)
115/80 lb Barbell Push Press (cycling)
95/65 lb Barbell Thruster (cycling)
50/35 lb Dumbbell
Wall Balls (20/14)
Box Jump Overs (24/20)
Toes-to-Bar
Burpees
Jump Rope Singles (Double Unders may be incentivized but not required)
Row Erg
Ski Erg
Running (Echo Bike will be a sub, but must be approved beforehand)
** BOTH partners must be able to perform ALL the movements and at the weights listed to participate in the selected division!
for the competitors
PERFORM
For intermediate athletes still looking to compete. Slightly lighter weights, and fewer skilled movements, but high intensities to still push limits.
Division Standards:
95/65 lb Barbell Power Clean (cycling)
95/65 lb Barbell Push Press (cycling)
75/55 lb Barbell Thruster (cycling)
40/25 lb Dumbbell
Wall Balls (16/10)
Box Jump Overs (20/16) (Step Overs can be subbed, but must be approved beforehand)
Straight Leg Sit-ups
Burpees
Jump Rope Singles (Double Unders may be incentivized but not required)
Row Erg
Ski Erg
Running (Echo Bike will be a sub, but must be approved beforehand)
** BOTH partners must be able to perform ALL the movements and at the weights listed to participate in the selected division!
for the beginners
HEALTH
For beginners who still want to participate. Focus on movement standards, proper form, and being part of a competitive community event.
Division Standards:
25/15 Double Dumbbells
30/15 Single Dumbbell
Jump Squats
Straight Leg Sit-ups
Jumping Jacks
Burpees
Row Erg
Ski Erg
Running (Echo Bike will be a sub, but must be approved beforehand)
** BOTH partners must be able to perform ALL the movements and at the weights listed to participate in the selected division!
The events
Event 1
"Run 'n' Gun(s)"
This is a "Mixed Duo" workout - 1 male + 1 female work together. Each member of the Team of 4 will participate (2 groups of 2)! This workout is FOR TIME (20:00 Time Cap).
Elite:
120/60 Synchro SU's/DU's (:15 off if 1 person does DU's / :30 off if BOTH partners do DU's)
400m/800m Partner Run (at the same time, one person must run 400m, and the other must run 800m)
60 Synchro Single-arm, alternating DB Snatches (50/35)
400m/800m Partner Run (at the same time, one person must run 400m, and the other must run 800m)
20 Synchro Single-arm, alternating Devil's Press (50/35)
perform:
120/60 Synchro SU's/DU's (:15 off if 1 person does DU's / :30 off if BOTH partners do DU's)
400m/800m Partner Run (at the same time, one person must run 400m, and the other must run 800m)
60 Synchro Single-arm, alternating DB Snatches (40/25)
400m/800m Partner Run (at the same time, one person must run 400m, and the other must run 800m)
20 Synchro Single-arm, alternating Devil's Press (40/25)
health:
100 Synchro Jumping Jacks
200m/400m Partner Run (at the same time, one person must run 200m, and the other must run 400m)
40 Synchro Single-arm, alternating DB Snatches (30/15)
200m/400m Partner Run (at the same time, one person must run 200m, and the other must run 400m)
10 Synchro Single-arm, alternating Devil's Press (30/15)
Event 2
"Move the Chains"
This is a "Same-sex Duo" two-part workout - male duos work together, and female duos work together. Each part will be scored separately. A 2:00 Rest will be given between Parts A and B.
Elite:
Part A:
15:00 to establish 1RM Power Clean
Part B:
For Time (3:00 Time Cap),
60 Barbell Thrusters (95/65) (split reps as needed)
perform:
Part A:
15:00 to establish 1RM Power Clean
Part B:
For Time (3:00 Time Cap),
60 Barbell Thrusters (75/55) (split reps as needed)
health:
Part A:
15:00 to establish 3-rep "Dead-stop" Deadlift Max (dead-stop means resting for 2 seconds at bottom)
Part B:
For Time (3:00 Time Cap),
50 Double Dumbbell Thrusters (25/15)
Event 3
"Four Quarters"
This is a "Full Team" workout - all four team members will work together at once! This workout is FOR TIME (18:00 Time Cap).
As a team, you must complete (notes below)...
Elite:
4,500m Row
-and-
20 rounds of...
4 Burpees
6 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
8 Toes-to-Bar
perform:
4,000m Row
-and-
18 rounds of...
4 Burpees
6 Box Jump Overs (20/16)
8 Straight Leg Sit-ups
health:
3,500m Row
-and-
16 rounds of...
4 Burpees
6 Jump Squats
8 Butterfly Sit-ups
Notes:
* Only one person rows at a time, and only one person does a round at a time! After one person finishes a round, another can begin, and so on.
** Every person in the group MUST complete at least 3 rounds, at minimum!
** Every person in the group MUST Row 750m, at minimum!
"Mini" Event
"Hail Mary"
This Event is a Backward Med Ball Throw (for distance).
Each team member will have (3) attempts to throw the Med Ball as far as possible.
Men will throw a 10 lb Med Ball. Women will throw a 5 lb Med Ball, regardless of Division.
The best throw from each team member will be added together, totaling a "Team Total".
This Event will be worth 1/2 as many points as the other 3 Events!
Championship Event
"The resilient bowl"
After the four events, the Top 3 teams in the ELITE and PERFORM Divisions will advance to the "Championship Finals." The (3) Elite finalists will battle head-to-head, and the (3) Perform finalists will battle head-to-head. The "Resilient Bowl" will solely determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd standings. The workout will not be revealed until just before the event!
TOP 3 ADVANCE
How Sign-up Works
Registration is simple...
1.
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pick your partner
Choose your same-sex duo partner
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Choose your division
Select Elite, Perform, or Health based on your current level of fitness
3.
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register your duo!
Fill out the FORM BELOW to register your Duo ($80 per Duo)
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Get paired later
Your duo will be paired with another duo in the same Division to form a 4-person team (2 male + 2 female)
Athlete Registration
Enter your details below to secure your spot. All fields are required unless marked optional.
* Must be 19 years or older to participate *
Registration Form
Please fill out on behalf of you and your partner!
Welcome To The games
Below is a link to see the list of Duos who have already registered!
Resilient Spine & Performance
Naperville, IL
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