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More videos on YouTube The bench press has three commands: START, PRESS, and RACK. Your butt must always touch the bench. If your butt comes off the bench at any time during the lift that's a failed attempt. Your feet must also stay in contact with the ground. You may have someone give you a lift off if you like.

Causes for Disqualifications for the Deadlift Any downward movement of the bar during the upwards phase of the movement. Failure to stand erect with knees locked and shoulders back. Supporting the bar with the thighs during the lift. Stepping the feet in any direction.

A point to note would be that the International Powerlifting Federation, which is the largest powerlifting federation in the world, allows sumo deadlifts in its competitions.

Regardless of experience lifters who total above the professional threshold for their class will be considered professional level. This class is not subject to drug testing.

Causes for Disqualification of a Deadlift. Any downward movement of the bar before it reaches the final position. Failure to stand erect with the shoulders back. Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift. Supporting the bar on the thighs during the performance of the lift.

The USAPL uses a stiff bar for all 3 lifts, while the USPA uses a deadlift bar for deadlift, and then uses a squat bar for the heavier weight classes.

6) Causes for Disqualification in the Dead-Lift: Any downward movement of the bar or either end of the bar during the lift. Failure to stand erect with the shoulders in an erect position. Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.

A combination of a knee wrap and a knee sleeve is not permitted. Knee wraps shall not touch the socks or the lifting suit. Wraps may only be worn during the Squat and Deadlift. Elbow wraps are not allowed during the Bench Press.