Equipment and Specifications for National and International Competitions

Question 1

PLATFORM: minimum measurements

Answer 1

2.5m x 2.5m

Question 2

PLATFORM: maximum measurements

Answer 2

4.0m x 4.0m

Question 3

PLATFORM: height from the surrounding stage or floor

Answer 3

not to exceed 10cm in height

Question 4

PLATFORM: surface requirements (3)

Answer 4

• flat, firm, and level
• covered with non-slip smooth carpet
• rubber matting or similar sheeting materials are not permitted

Question 5

BAR: total overall length

Answer 5

not to exceed 2.2m

Question 6

BAR: distance between collar faces

Answer 6

not to exceed 1.32m or be less than 1.31m

Question 7

BAR: diameter of bar

Answer 7

not to exceed 29mm or be less than 28mm

Question 8

BAR: weight of bar and collars

Answer 8

are to be 25kg

Question 9

BAR: diameter of sleeve

Answer 9

not to exceed 52mm or be less than 50mm

Question 10

BAR: machined or taped marking

Answer 10

so as to measure 81cm between marking (or tape)

Question 11

DISCS: weight tolerance

Answer 11

All discs used in competition must weigh within 0.25 percent or 10 grams of their face value.

Question 12

DISCS: hole size in the middle of the disc

Answer 12

The hole size in the middle of the disc must not exceed 53mm or be less than 52mm.

Question 13

DISCS: thickness of discs weighing 20kg and over

Answer 13

Discs weighing 20kg and over must not exceed 6cm in thickness

Question 14

DISCS: thickness of discs weighing 15kg and under

Answer 14

Discs weighing 15kg and under must not exceed 3cm in thickness

Question 15

DISCS: thickness of rubber discs

Answer 15

Rubber discs do not have to conform to the stated thickness

Question 16

DISCS: color code

Answer 16

• 10kg and under - any color
• 15kg - yellow
• 20kg - blue
• 25kg - red

Question 17

DISCS: loading order

Answer 17

All discs must be clearly marked with their weight and loaded in the sequence of heavier discs innermost with the smaller discs in descending weight arranged so that the referees can read the weight on each disc

Question 18

DISCS: loading protocol

Answer 18

The first and heaviest discs loaded on the bar must be loaded face in; with the rest of the discs loaded face out

Question 19

DISCS: diameter of largest disc

Answer 19

The diameter of the largest discs shall not be more than 45cm

Question 20

DISCS: rubber or rubber covered discs

Answer 20

Rubber or rubber covered discs are acceptable provided there is a minimum of 10cm from the outside of the collars to the end of the bar, for spotter grip outside of the discs

Question 21

COLLARS: 2 rules

Answer 21

1. Shall always be used

2. Must weigh 2.5kg each

Question 22

SQUAT RACKS: min height, max height, pin increments

Answer 22

The squat racks shall be designed to adjust from a minimum height of 1.00m in the lowest position to extend to a height of at least 1.70m in 5cm increments

Question 23

BENCH: length

Answer 23

Not less than 1.22m and shall be flat and level

Question 24

BENCH: width

Answer 24

Not less than 29cm and not exceeding 32cm

Question 25

BENCH: height

Answer 25

Not less than 42cm and not exceeding 45cm measured from the floor to the top of the padded surface of the bench without it being depressed or compacted. The height of the uprights, which must be adjustable, shall be a minimum of 75cm to a maximum of 110cm measured from the floor to the bar rest position.

Question 26

BENCH: minimum width between insides of bar rests

Answer 26

Minimum width between insides of bar rests shall be 1.10m

Question 27

BENCH: The head of the bench shall extend...

Answer 27

The head of the bench shall extend 22cm beyond the center of the uprights with a tolerance of 5cm either way

Question 28

BENCH: safety stands

Answer 28

Attached safety stands must be used in all events

Question 29

BELT: Width

Answer 29

Maximum 10cm

Question 30

BELT: Thickness

Answer 30

Maximum 13mm along the main lenght

Question 31

BELT: Inside width of buckle

Answer 31

Maximum 11cm

Question 32

BELT: Outside width of buckle

Answer 32

Maximum 13cm

Question 33

BELT: Tongue loop width

Answer 33

Maximum 5cm

Question 34

BELT: Distance between end of belt and far end of tongue loop

Answer 34

Maximum 25cm

Question 35

WRIST WRAPS: Length

Answer 35

Maximum 1m

Question 36

WRIST WRAPS: Width

Answer 36

Maximum 8cm

Question 37

KNEE WRAPS: Length

Answer 37

Maximum 2m

Question 38

KNEE WRAPS: Width

Answer 38

Maximum 8cm

Question 39

KNEE WRAPS: Position on knee

Answer 39

A knee wrap shall not extend beyond 15cm above and 15cm below the center of the knee joint and shall not exceed a total covering width of 30cm

Question 40

WEIGHT CLASS: How many weight classes for Men, Women Open

Answer 40

8 Men, 7 Women