Competition Bench Press Rules

The men s and women s open championships permit lifters of any age in excess of 14 years.

Competition bench press rules.

Total b ompetition takes place between lifters in categories defined by sex bodyweight and age. Sequence in all competitions conducted under ipf rules. Wrist wraps and lifting belts. There are several technical rules that relate to your bench press set up and the execution of the movement.

In the event of an open. Belt and wrist wraps can be worn. Usapl rulebook v2019 5 pdf ipf technical and rules of performance are followed by the usa powerlifting as passed by the 2003 ngb. 4 without moving your feet push the uprights to set the arch deeper.

Some photos show the safety system in place on the unit. Chalk can be used. Ipf approved equipment gear equipment for state and. Band pegs are included with purchase.

Wrist wraps and lifting belts are permitted. Competition bench is designed to meet all competition specs. The feet must be on the ground in some federations this rule requires that the entire foot must be as flat as the. The order in which lifters make their attempts will be based upon their chosen weights.

Meet director has control over when the rep. Non citizen rules and procedures governing relocating athletes process to compete in usa powerlifting raw lifting standards. Singlet and shoes must be worn by everyone competing. The head must be on the bench this isn t a universal rule.

Walk through design makes it simple to spot another lifter. The men s and women s open hampionships permit lifters of any age in excess of 14 years. The highest of the successful attempts will count towards a lifter s total. 1 start with your feet as close to the head of the bench as possible on toes 2 sit up on the front side of the bar body on the wrong side of the bar 3 push your toes into the ground and use the bar against the pins to slide into an arch.

Total b competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by sex bodyweight and age. Ground rules the order of lifts will be as follows. You must lie flat with your head shoulders and buttocks in contact with the bench surface. Usa powerlifting bylaws pdf.

Add this feature to your bench for added. Lifters will receive two attempts per lift. Lifting with unqualified equipment as deemed by the head judge while di squalify the lift as a no lift. Includes a 12 bench pad with anti slide vinyl and wear cover.

Sequence in all competitions conducted under ipf rules.