The USC Combine is back for 2025 — our in-house challenge designed to reflect everything we train for together at USC. Strength, power, endurance, speed and control — across five unique events that give everyone a chance to get involved in their own way.
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Whether you’re here to push yourself, try something new, or train with more purpose this winter, the USC Combine is for you.
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Choose your category:
🟧 Social – challenge yourself and support your crew
🟧 Masters – for experienced movers who keep showing up
🟧 Open – for those chasing performance and a podium
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Our Winter Rise training block is your chance to prepare for the USC Combine — no matter where you're starting from. It’s all about having something to train for, with the support to help you rise to the challenge.
What is the USC Combine?
Objective: Test maximum strength in a chosen lift.
Options: Choose either 1RM Deadlift or 3RM Bench Press.
Instructions:
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Participants select one lift to perform.
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Participant will be allowed 2 attempts. These can be at the same, or different weights.
Events Format
INTRODUCING DOUBLES
This year, we’re mixing things up at the USC Combine with our new Doubles format – because training’s better when shared!
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You and a teammate will split the 4 individual events, each performing 2 events. Choose who’s tackling what – whether it’s testing strength, speed, power or endurance, there’s something for everyone. Think of it as your own mini team strategy: play to each other’s strengths and share the experience.
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After you’ve both crushed your events, it’s time to link up with others for the all-in team conditioning challenge – where everyone joins in for a big finish.
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Whether you're competitive or just keen to be part of it all, this format is made to include and involve everyone. So grab a friend, back each other up, and get ready to take on the Combine – USC style.
SOCIAL
Challenge yourself,
not the leaderboard.
This category is for those who want to give it a real go without the intensity of competition. Show up, push yourself and enjoy the experience alongside others who are doing the same. Encouraging, low-pressure, and all about progress over perfection.
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You can select which events you do.
MASTERS
Stronger with age (45+)
For our experienced legends 45 and over. Bring the wisdom, grit, and hard-earned strength. A supportive, motivating environment designed to meet you where you’re at.​
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All Masters participants will also be rank in the Open category, but will perform the events separately.
OPEN
For those who want to
push the pace.
This one’s for you if you’re keen to challenge yourself a little more. The Opens category is for those who enjoy testing their performance, without losing the supportive, team-first vibe that makes the Combine what it is.
Bring the effort, back your teammate, and see what you’re capable of.
Event Categories
Date & Time: Saturday August 2nd 7am - 9am
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Entry Fee: $50 each, or $35 during the early bird offer
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50% of your registration goes straight to our supporting charity, Kicks for Kids - supporting underprivileged communities through sports. Find out more here.
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Prizes: For overall winners & each event
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Overall winners = Mr & Ms Universe Title + cash prize
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Event winners, Most Improved, Spirit of USC & other Coach's awards as well
Event Details
Event sponsored by
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