Powerlifting - Personal equipment

Powerlifting - Personal equipment

Non-supportive

  • A non-supportive lifting suit shall be worn in competitions which are designated as Classic/Raw.
  • The suit straps must be worn over the lifter’s shoulders at all times in all lifts in all competitions.
  • In addition, any such non-supportive suit must meet all the specifications of the IPF Technical Rules; non-supportive suit from approved manufacturers which breach any IPF Technical Rule shall not be permitted for use in competitions.
  • The non-supportive lifting suit must conform to the following specifications:
    • The suit shall be one-piece and form fitting without any looseness when worn.
    • Whichever type of singlet a lifter wears for squat, they mustwear the same singlet throughout all disciplines.
    • The suit must be constructed entirely of fabric or a synthetic textile material, such that no support is given to the lifter by the suit in the execution of any lift.
    • The suit’s material shall be of a single thickness, other than a second thickness of material of up to 12 cm x 24 cm allowed in the area of crotch
    • There must be legs to the suit, extending a minimum of 3 cm and a maximum of 25 cm, from the top of the crotch down the inside of the leg, as measured when worn by the lifter in a standing position.
    • The suit may bear the logos or emblems - of the lifter’s nation - of the lifter’s name

T-Shirt

  • A t-shirt must be worn under the lifting suit by all lifters in the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift.
  • The t-shirt must conform to the following specifications:
  • The t-shirt must conform to the following specifications:
    • the shirt must be constructed entirely of fabric or a synthetic textile and shall not consist, in whole or part, of any rubberized or similar stretch material, nor have any reinforced seams or pockets, buttons, zippers or other thana round neck collar.
    • The sleeves may not be pushed or rolled up onto the deltoid when the lifter is competing.
    • The t-shirt may be plain i.e., of a multi-color and with no logos or emblems.

Socks

  • Socks may be worn.
    • They may be of any color or colors and may have manufacturer’s logos.
    • They shall not be of such length on the leg that they come into contact with the knee sleeves.
    • Full length leg stockings, tights or hose are strictly forbidden. Shin length socks must be worn to cover and protect the shins while performing the deadlift.

Belt

  • Competitors may wear a belt. If worn, it shall be on the outside of the lifting suit. Materials and Construction:
    • The main body shall be made of leather, vinyl or other similar non-stretch material in one or more laminations which may be glued and/or stitched together.
    • It shall not have additional padding, bracing or supports of any material either on the surface or concealed within the laminations of the belt.
    • The buckle shall be attached at one end of the belt by means ofstuds and/or stitching.
    • The belt may have a buckle with one or two prongs or “quick release” type (“quick release” referring to lever.)
    • A tongue loop shall be attached close to the buckle by means of studs/or stitching.
    • The belt may be plain i.e. of a single or two or more colors.
      • Dimensions:
        • Width of belt maximum 10 cm.
        • Thickness of belt maximum 13 mm along the main length.
        • Inside width of buckle maximum 11 cm.
        • Outside width of buckle maximum 13 cm.
        • Tongue loop maximum width 5 cm.
        • Distance between end of belt and far end of tongue loop maximum 25 cm.


Shoes or Boots

  • Shoes or boots shall be worn.
    • Shoes shall be taken to include only indoor sports shoes/sports boots; Weightlifting/Powerlifting boots or Deadlift slippers.
      The above is referring to indoor sports e.g. wrestling/basketball. Hiking boots do not fall into this category
    • No part of the underside shall be higher than 5 cm.
    • The underside must be flat i.e. no projections, irregularities, or a doctoring from the standard design.
    • Loose inner soles that are not part of the manufactured shoe shall be limited to one-centimeter thickness.
    • Socks with a rubber outside sole lining are not allowed in disciplines - Squat/Bench Press/Deadlift.

 

Knee Sleeves

  • Sleeves, being cylinders of neoprene, may be worn only on the knees by the lifter in the performance of any lift in competition; sleeves cannot be worn or used on any part of the body other than the knees.
  • Knee sleeves must conform to the following specifications:
    • The sleeves must be constructed entirely of a single ply of neoprene, or predominantly of a single ply of neoprene plus a non-supportive single layer of fabric over the neoprene. There may be stitched seams of the fabric and/or of the fabric onto the neoprene. The entire construction of the sleeves may not be such as to provide any appreciable support or rebound to the lifter’s knees;
    • Knee sleeves shall be of a maximum thickness of 7 mm and a maximum length of 30 cm.
    • Knee sleeves shall not have any additional strapping, Velcro, drawstrings, padding or similar supportive devices in or on them. Knee sleeves must be continuous cylinders, without holes in the neoprene or in any covering material
    • When worn by the lifter in competition, knee sleeves must not be in contact with the lifter’s suit or socks and must be centered over the knee joint.

Wrist Wraps

  • Wrists wraps shall not exceed 1 m in length and 8 cm in width. Any sleeves and Velcro patches/tabs for securing must be incorporated within the one-meter length. A loop may be attached as an aid to securing. The loop shall not be over the thumb or fingers during the actual lift. in width. A combination of wrist wraps and sweat bands is not allowed
  • A wrist covering shall not extend beyond 10 cm above and 2 cm below the center of the wrist joint and shall not exceed a covering width of 12 cm."

Hats

  • Hats are strictly forbidden to be worn on the platform during lifting.
  • Lifters may wear Hijab (head scarf) while lifting. In Bench Press the Referees may requirethe lifter to affix her hair accordingly to the performance of the Bench Press.
  • Standard commercial sweat bands one colour (Black or White) may be worn, not exceeding 12 cm in width. A combination of wrist wraps and sweat bands is not allowed.

Medical Tape

  • Two layers of medical tape may be worn around the thumbs.
  • Medical tape or its like may not be worn anywhere else on the body without official permission of the Chief Referee.
  • Medical tape may not be used as aids to the lifter in holding the bar.

 

Inspection of Personal Equipment

  • The inspection of personal equipment for each and every lifter in the competition may take place at any time throughout the meet prior to within thirty minutes of the start for their particular bodyweight category.
  • All items shall be examined and approved.
  • Any item considered unclean or torn shall be rejected.
  • If after the inspection a lifter appears on the platform wearing or using any illegal item, other than that which may have inadvertently been passed by the referees, the lifter shall immediately be disqualified from the competition.
  • Referees shall also reject any knee sleeves that have been put on the lifter with the assistance of any other person or method, such as the use of plastic sliding’s, the use of lubricants and so on.
  • All items mentioned previously under personal equipment shall be inspected.
  • Items such as watches, costume jewelry, mouthpieces, eye wear and feminine hygiene articles need not be inspected.

 

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