2-Inch Axle Overhead Press (Apollon’s Axle)

Official Rules

Any length 2-inch (51 mm) Axle bar may be used for the lift. The lifter may take the Axle bar to their shoulder, then overhead in any style they want provided both hands remain on the bar. Standing the Axle bar on the side/end is not allowed. Once the Axle bar is overhead, the lifter’s arms locked to the best of their ability, their legs straight and feet in line with the body, then the Head referee will then give the “Down” command to end the lift. The lifter must make every effort to return the Axle bar safely to the ground. Dropping the bar will disqualify the lift. Officials Commands: Down