Bench Press Rules

[Dr Squat]

Found this on powerlifting watch.

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/17634

Is there trouble brewing in the IPF? Seems to be some confusion over the new rules that require straight arms and elbows locked in the bench press.

The minutes from the IPF congress in South Africa 2010 seem to allow dispensation in the case of old injury or anatomical circumstances.

Is this another case of powerlifting self destructing?

[tinytraps]

I think its up for interpretation. Going from what was said in south africa, TUEs are still allowed for elbows, up to 15 degrees. In the 2011 rule book they usethe term elbows fully locked. My interpretation of the new wording plus what was passed at congress I would say that fully locked pertains to the individual lifter. I dont think the IPF would want to risk their lifters base, although who knows what theyre thinking anymore :roll:

[Dr Squat]

I think its up for interpretation. Going from what was said in south africa, TUEs are still allowed for elbows, up to 15 degrees. In the 2011 rule book they usethe term elbows fully locked. My interpretation of the new wording plus what was passed at congress I would say that fully locked pertains to the individual lifter. I dont think the IPF would want to risk their lifters base, although who knows what theyre thinking anymore :roll:

Do we need to give our referees any more scope to give red lights? The sensible one(s) will give the benefit of the doubt. The rest will be lighting up the platform like K Road.