Official Rules & Guidelines

1. Competition Format

• This is a nonstop sit-ups challenge
• Athlete must perform maximum sit-ups in one continuous attempt
• No pause or break allowed once the attempt begins
• Competition categories:
• Male
• Female

2. Starting Position

• Athlete must lie flat on the ground
• Knees bent at approximately 90 degrees
• Feet placed flat on the ground (can be held or fixed)
• Hands placed:
• Behind head OR
• At sides of head

3. Valid Repetition (REP COUNT RULE)

A repetition will count ONLY if:

• Upper body rises until elbows touch thighs
• Body reaches approximately 90-degree sitting position
• Athlete returns down until shoulder blades touch the ground

4. Invalid Repetition

A rep will NOT count if:

• Elbows do not touch thighs
• Shoulders do not touch the ground
• Improper body movement or partial reps
• Hands leave required position

5. Nonstop Rule (CRITICAL)

• Athlete must perform continuous sit-ups without resting
• Stopping, pausing, or holding position = END OF ATTEMPT
• Once stopped, score is finalized

6. Equipment & Setup

• Flat surface required
• Exercise mat allowed
• No mechanical assistance allowed
• No external support (except optional foot hold)

7. Video Submission Rules

• Full body must be visible at all times
• Camera angle must clearly show:
• Elbows touching thighs
• Shoulders touching ground
• Video must be:
• Continuous (no cuts or edits)
• Clear and well-lit

8. Judging & Verification

• All entries reviewed by ORKA team
• Only valid reps counted
• Decision of judges is final