IPF

Only disc barbells are permitted. Only bars and discs that meet all specifications may be used throughout the entire competition and for all lifts.

Length not less than 1.22 m, flat and level.; Width not less than 29 cm and not more than 32 cm.; Height of the padded surface from the floor not less than 42 cm and not more than 45 cm.

Failure to observe the Chief Referee's signals at the commencement, during or completion of the lift.; Any change in the elected lifting position during the lift proper, i.e. any raising movement of the head, shoulders or buttocks from the bench, or lateral movement of the hands on the bar.; Sink...

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.

Failure to observe the Chief Referee's signals at the commencement or completion of a lift.; Double bouncing at the bottom of the lift, or any downward movement during the ascent.; Failure to assume an upright position with the knees locked at the commencement or completion of the lift.

Timing clocks visible to all (venue, platform, warm-up area) must operate continuously for at least twenty minutes and display elapsed time. A clock showing the time left to enter next attempts should also be visible to the coach or lifter.; Each referee controls one white and one red light. Whit...

During a lift on a platform or stage, only the lifter and one coach, Jury members, officiating referees, spotter/loaders and the Technical Controller may be around the platform. During the lift itself, only the lifter, spotter/loaders and referees may be on the platform.

Collars must always be used and must weigh 2.5 kg each.

In the bench press, a lifter may use flat-surfaced plates or blocks not exceeding 30 cm in total height, with a minimum dimension of 60 cm x 40 cm, to build up the platform surface for footing. Blocks of 5, 10, 20 and 30 cm should be available at international competitions.

At World and Continental Championships, a Jury of three or five Category 1 referees presides over each session. The Jury ensures the technical rules are correctly applied.