Bison Games: Unforgiven
Live-floor functional fitness where heavy barbells, gymnastics, and engines collide. Unforgiven is less about comfort and more about who can still move when it counts — confirm official details with Bison Games.
Event spirit: Multi-modal competition pressure — lifts under fatigue, skills, and conditioning.
This page: Partner spotlight + prep guidance — not the official standards PDF.
Verify: Divisions, registration, and workouts on official Bison Games channels.
What stands out
It’s not only how much you lift or how fast you cycle a workout — it’s pacing, fatigue management, and focus when the crowd is loud. Programming typically blends heavy lifting, complex gymnastics, and high-intensity conditioning so weaknesses show up under pressure.
Typical competition ingredients
Heavy lifts under fatigue
Barbell complexes after metcons — cleans/snatches when the engine is already taxed.
Cardio burners
Assault bike / rower pieces mixed with swings or burpees.
Skill separators
Double-unders, toes-to-bar variations, rope climbs.
Team synergy
When pairs/teams are programmed — communicate and share load wisely.
Unforgiven isn’t just a name.
It’s a reminder: the floor exposes shortcuts. Show up with standards, a plan, and the willingness to keep moving.
Unforgiven-weekend checklist
- Confirm division and movement standards on the official site
- Pack grips, rope, belt, sleeves, wraps + backups
- Practice transitions between barbell and gymnastics
- Plan heat nutrition and between-event recovery
- Walk warm-up flow if the venue map is published
- Film qualifier videos to clear ROM if required
- Pick ego-free loads that match the division
Gear for the proving ground
Iron Claw
Silicone front · beginner/intermediate · $54.95
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Iron X
Natural rubber · high-volume bar work · $59.95
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Honey Badger
Carbon hand grips · value pick · $42.95
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Badger Hug — Black
Nylon lifting belt · S–XL · $40.00
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Badger Hug — Purple
Same support, more colors · $40.00
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Stinger
Adjustable everyday speed rope · $54.95
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Stinger-X
Competition-speed double-under rope · $59.95
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Iron Claw $54.95 · Iron X $59.95 · Badger Hug $40.00 · Stinger from $54.95.
Shop Grips Shop Belt Packing listFrequently Asked Questions
What are the Bison Games?
A functional-fitness competition brand/event; this page spotlights the Unforgiven atmosphere — heavy lifting, gymnastics, and conditioning under crowd pressure.
What is Unforgiven?
The event name used in the original spotlight — framed as a proving ground where pacing, fatigue management, and composure matter as much as raw power.
What workouts should athletes expect?
Typical competition mix: heavy lifts under fatigue, cardio machines, skill work (DUs, toes-to-bar, rope climbs), and sometimes team events. Exact tests are set by organizers.
Is this an official standards sheet?
No — it’s a partner/event spotlight. Confirm registration, divisions, and movement standards on the official Bison Games channels.
Who is it for?
Ambitious competitors across experience levels who want a serious live floor — not only Games athletes.
Team events?
When programmed, communication and shared workload matter as much as individual fitness.
What should I pack?
Grips, rope, belt, sleeves, wraps, food, hydration. See packing list.
Grip rules?
Follow that event’s standards — some tests ban grips; others allow them.
How is this different from the Open?
The Open is a global season format; Bison Games / Unforgiven is a live competition experience with its own programming.
Spectator experience?
Loud floors, coaches cueing, chalk, and crowd energy — arrive early if you want warm-up space as an athlete.
RBST connection?
RBST partners with community comps and athletes; this page highlights the event spirit and practical prep.
Training focus before Unforgiven-style weekends?
Engine + barbell cycling under fatigue + gymnastics under heart-rate stress + transition practice.
Related comps?
Do you publish heat times here?
No — use official event communication for schedules.
Scaled athletes welcome?
Most local/regional comps offer multiple divisions; confirm on the official site.
Vendor village?
Many comps include vendors; lineups change by year.
Mindset cue from the original?
Unforgiven leaves little room to hide — embrace the challenge and manage what you can control: standards, pacing, and composure.
Where to start if new to comps?
Gear checklist and packing list, then pick an honest division.
