Sport from the database
Powerlifting
tests of strength on three lifts: dead lift, bench press and squat. At its core, the sport is about achieve the highest valid total across squat, bench press, and deadlift. Participation format: Individuals by classes. It is typically contested on or in Powerlifting platform. Scoring is based on Total from squat, bench press, and deadlift. Core equipment includes barbell, plates, rack, bench, platform. Important forms include Full power, Bench press, Classic / equipped. Listed competitions include IPF World Open Powerlifting Championships, IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, The World Games Powerlifting. Origin/development: USA / Vereinigtes Königreich, 1972. The sport is actively practiced today.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to achieve the highest valid total across squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Teilnehmer
Individuals by bodyweight category, age class, and equipment category.
Teamgröße
Individual sport; team scores aggregate individual results.
Spielfeld
Powerlifting platform with rack, bench, barbell, and referee area.
Dauer
Three attempts per lift in the order squat, bench press, deadlift.
Wertung
Total from the best valid lifts in the three disciplines.
Gewinnbedingung
Highest total in the class wins.
Ausrüstung
- barbell
- plates
- rack
- bench
- platform
- approved equipment
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- depth/movement fault
- command violation
- invalid lockout
- equipment violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)
- Topend Sports Topend Sports · aggregator · medium
- Britannica Britannica · encyclopedia · high
- IPF Technical Rules IPF · official · high
- IPF Disciplines IPF · official · high
- IPF IPF · official · high