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USBF BENCH / DL RULES *AGE CATEGORIES TEEN 14-16 & 17-19, JUNIORS 20-23, SUB-MASTERS 33-39, MASTERS (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, ….) *BODYWEIGHT CATEGORIES MEN- 114.5, 123.5, 132.25, 148.75, 165.25, 181.75, 198.25, 220.25, 242.5, 275.5 & SHW WOMEN- 97, 105.75, 114.5, 123.5, 132.25, 148.75, 165.25, 181.75 & SHW *Teams Each team is allowed a maximum of eleven lifters and a minimum of three lifters. Your team can consist of lifters in the same division or different divisions. You cannot have more than three lifters in the same weight class on your team. All rosters must be handed in right after morning weigh-ins are completed. *Attire 1- All lifters must wear a t-shirt. Your shirt cannot have pockets or zippers and no profanity. Only one shirt can be worn at a time. 2- Socks can be of any length (as long as they don’t pass the knee) and any color. Socks are optional. 3- Wrist wraps can be a maximum of 40 inches in length. 4- All lifters must have on a one-piece suit or wrestling singlet at all times with straps in the upward position. 5- Assisted Lifters are allowed the following: One-ply bench shirts (polyester, denim, or canvas) can also have velcro straps in the back for easy access in and out of your shirt. For the deadlift, erector shirts and belts are allowed.Equipment checks will take place before each USBF event.
*Conduct 1- There will be a warning given during the rules briefing about unsportsman like conduct. No profanity or abusive language or behavior will be allowed. A second warning will result disqualification from the meet. Lifters are aloud to ask the USBF officials about a red light as long as it is done properly and it does not delay the contest in any way. *Attempts, etc. 1- Lifters can change their first attempt prior to the start of their flight. 2- Lifters must submit their next attempt one minute after the completion of their previous lift. Failure to give your next attempt, in a timely manner, will result in the repeating a failed attempt or increasing the weight by 5 pounds. 3- Lifters are not allowed to change their second and third attempts. *Coaches 1- Lifters are allowed one coach, a warning will be issued first then a lift will be taken away next if it continues. The only people that will be allowed around the platform are USBF officials and staff. Coaches are allowed to handoff during the bench press. *Records 1- State records can be set at any meet as long as the lifter is a resident of the state where the meet is being held. American records can be set at any USBF event, National records can be set at any USBF National event. Fourth attempts will be allowed for American records only. *Other rules 1- Ammonia capsules are allowed but cannot be used on the platform 2- Three unsuccessful attempts in any lift will automatically eliminate a lifter from competition 3- If you have an open wound on your body you must bandage the wound before your next attempt. We will not allow anyone on the platform with open wounds or cuts. *Drug Testing Any United States citizen may join the USBF. But to actually participate in USBF Competitions, participants must understand that the USBF is a drug free organization and urinalysis is the testing method. The USBF has adopted the IOC’s Anabolic Steroid Banned Substance List which includes related substances such as Andro (converts to testosterone) and 19-Nor (converts to Nandrolone). The fact that a substance is sold over-the-counter does not automatically make it acceptable for drug tested competition. As a competitor that chooses to compete in drug tested competition, you are responsible for being knowledgeable about the supplements that you consume.
USBF BANNED SUBSTANCE LIST (The following list is offered as a guide and by no means should be viewed as complete. There are related substances that may also produce a positive result that are not specifically noted below) BOLDENONE, CLENBUTEROL, CLOSTEBOL, DANAZOL, DEHYDROCHLORMETHYLTEST, DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE, DROSTANOLONE, FLUOXYMESTERONE, FORMEBOLONE, MESTEROLONE, METADIENONE, METENOLONE, METHANDRIOL, METHYLTESTOSTERONE, NANDROLONE, NORETHANDROLONE, OXANDROLONE, OXYMESTERONE, OXYMETHOLONE, STANOZOLOL, TESTOSTERONE (test / epitest ratio at a value greater than 6 is considered positive), TRENBOLONE, MIBOLERONE A positive drug test can result in a life-time ban from the USBF. *BENCH PRESS The lift will start once the lifter unracks the weight from the bench. The lifter must have his arms locked at the beginning of the lift or once the hand off is given to him from the spotter. From the arms locked position the lifter will bend his arms and bring the weight down to his chest. Once the bar is MOTIONLESS the head referee will give the PRESS signal. The lifter will then begin to press the weight to the lockout position. Once the lifter locks out the weight the referee will then tell the lifter to RACK the weight. Cause for disqualification include
NOTE- LIFTERS ARE ALLOWED TO LIFT WITH THEIR FEET FLAT OR ON THEIR TOES BUT YOUR FEET MUST REMAIN IN THE SAME POSITION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LIFT. YOUR HEAD IS ALLOWED TO MOVE BUT MUST NOT COME OFF THE BENCH. WRIST WRAP THUMB-LOOPS CAN’T BE ON THE THUMBS. *DEADLIFT The lifter will begin the lift once he starts the initial pull from the floor. The lift will be considered complete once the lifter is standing straight with his shoulders straight and erect. The head referee will then give the DOWN signal. The lifter will then set the weight back down on the floor with both hands under control. Cause for disqualification include
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