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Press Under Pressure

5 minutes. Max strict shoulder presses. Put the weight down? 10 burpees before you pick it back up. Clock doesn't stop.

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$990 AUD Prize Pool
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Single Entry Challenge Type

Prize Breakdown

Top male, top female and one random entry all win Harry's gear.

Press Under Pressure prize pack, $990 AUD across three Harry's gear packs
Top Male

Highest Reps

  • Harry's Jacket
  • Harry's Tee
  • Harry's Hat
  • Harry's Socks
Awarded to the highest male rep count
Top Female

Highest Reps

  • Harry's Jacket
  • Harry's Tee
  • Harry's Hat
  • Harry's Socks
Awarded to the highest female rep count
Random Draw

Submit & You're In

  • Harry's Jacket
  • Harry's Tee
  • Harry's Hat
  • Harry's Socks
Score doesn't matter, every valid attempt enters the draw
$990 AUD Total Challenge Prize Pool

Live entry count, deadlines and leaderboard available in the app.

Challenge Rules

The Workout

  • 5 minutes. Strict dumbbell shoulder press. Most reps wins.
  • Penalty: Every time you put the weight down = 10 burpees before you can pick them back up. Burpees score nothing, they just eat your clock.
  • Single entry only. You get one attempt, that's your score.

Standardised Weights

  • Male: 2× 8kg dumbbells
  • Female: 2× 4kg dumbbells

Movement Standards

  • Dumbbells start at the shoulders, press to full lockout overhead. No leg drive at all, strict press ONLY.
  • Both dumbbells pressed together (no alternating).
  • Any dip or knee bend = no rep.
  • Must be standing throughout. Seated pressing is not permitted.

What Counts as "Putting the Weight Down"

  • Dumbbells must stay in your hands at shoulder height or above at all times.
  • Resting them on your chest, head, or any other body part below the shoulders = burpee penalty.
  • Resting them on any surface (bench, floor, rack) = penalty.
  • If in doubt: if the dumbbells leave the pressing position at your shoulders, it's a penalty.

Burpee Standard

  • Chest and hips must touch the ground at the bottom.
  • Stand fully upright with hips open at the top.
  • All 10 burpees must be completed before touching the dumbbells again.
  • Any presses performed before finishing all 10 burpees will not count.

Submission & Proof

  • Single unbroken video of the full 5 minutes.
  • Time-lapse is fine to keep file size manageable, make sure a timer is visible on screen throughout.
  • Dumbbell weight shown clearly at the start.
  • Full body in frame (head to feet).
  • Filmed during the challenge window, pre-recorded or old footage will be disqualified.
  • We may request original files or additional angles. Failure to provide may result in disqualification.
  • Trouble uploading? ethan@hardcoreharrys.com.au

How To Enter

Download the Harry's Challenges app, sign up, and find Press Under Pressure in the live challenges feed. Apply to enter, then film your attempt.

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By entering this challenge, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by all the rules and conditions stated above.

Participation in this challenge is voluntary and at your own risk. By taking part, you confirm that you are in good physical health and assume all liability for any injuries sustained during your attempt. Hardcore Harry's AU PTY LTD (Harry's) reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet the movement standards or violates submission rules. Failure to adhere to standards may result in a daily disqualification; repeated violations may lead to total removal from the challenge.

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Open the Harry's Challenges app, find Press Under Pressure in the live feed, and submit your set.

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