NOTE: Must be in good physical condition to perform weightlifting. Please consult with your physician before participating.
Challenge
This international competition is designed to celebrate the physical excellence of our Brothers, spotlighting their dedication to health, fitness, and personal mastery. Beyond recognizing individual achievement, the Strongest Sigma Challenge nurtures a spirit of friendly competition, camaraderie, and collective motivation, inspiring Brothers across every region to pursue their highest potential—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
INSIDE THE SSC
A WIN FOR EVERYONE
This international movement is designed to celebrate the physical excellence of our Sigma Brothers, spotlighting their dedication to health, fitness, and personal strength. Beyond recognizing individual achievement, the Strongest Sigma Challenge® nurtures a spirit of friendly competition, camaraderie, and collective motivation, inspiring Brothers across every region to pursue their highest potential—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
As a fraternity we will:
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promote a culture of health, wellness, and longevity among members
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encourage consistent physical training and discipline
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strengthen Brotherhood bonds by rallying chapters around a shared mission
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highlight and honor Sigma Men who exemplify peak fitness and athletic dedication
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inspire future generations of Brothers to embrace the values of strength, wellness, and personal excellence
The Strongest Sigma Challenge® stands as a new tradition rooted in pride, unity, and aspiration—an opportunity for Brothers across the globe to test their limits, uplift one another, and demonstrate what it truly means to embody the strength of a Sigma Man.
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Rules
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Brother must record himself stepping on a scale and sharing his weight.
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Brother must record himself showing the weights and placing them on the bar.
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Must have at least 2 spotters for each category.
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Safety equipment acceptable: belts, knee straps, knee wraps, gloves, powder.
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No Slingshot allowed.
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No enhancements allowed. Must be all natural.
DOTS Method
DOTS is a powerlifting scoring system that calculates a score based on a lifter's total weight lifted and their body weight, allowing for fair comparisons across different body weight classes. It is calculated by multiplying the total of a lifter's best squat, bench press, and deadlift by a coefficient derived from a formula that takes their body weight into account. A higher dots score indicates a higher overall strength relative to body weight, and is used by federations like the USAPL to determine overall best lifters.
Total Lifts: A lifter's total is the sum of their best successful squat, bench press, and deadlift in a competition.
Coefficient: A coefficient is calculated using a specific formula that incorporates body weight, with slightly different constants for men and women to ensure fairness.
DOTS Score: The final score is the total lifts multiplied by the body weight coefficient.
Comparison: The dots score allows for a standardized comparison of lifters across all body weight classes. A higher score means a more impressive performance relative to the athlete's size.
Strongest Sigma Challenge Winner: The lifter with the highest dots score will be acclaimed "The Strongest Brother in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated" - regardless of their weight class.
The DOTS Method provides a modern and balanced way to compare participants of different sizes, unlike older systems that may have been biased toward certain weight classes. It also gives a more accurate representation of a lifter's strength-to-body weight ratio.