Post by claudebouyer on Nov 25, 2009 12:06:01 GMT -5
hey jim i found a way to double the bands it works good but i wanted to let you know a little more info on raw unity first thing is as you probably already know my best bench is a 440 touch and go and im probably going to need a 460-470 to win and at this meet there are 3 commands a start,press,and rack like the ipf or usapl does i have made a copy of the rules here they are..
Bench press
1. The lifter must lie on his back with shoulders and buttocks in contact with the bench surface. The feet can be either flat on the floor or on the toes. His hands and fingers must grip the bar positioned in the rack stands with a thumbs around or thumb less grip. The head may be lifted or in contact with the bench during the lift.
2. To achieve firm footing the lifter may use flat surfaced plates or blocks not exceeding 30 cm in total height to build up the surface of the platform.
3. Not more than five and not less than two spotter / loaders shall be on the platform at any time. After correctly positioning himself, the lifter may enlist the help of the spotter / loaders in removing the bar from the racks. The lift off if assisted by the spotter / loaders must be at arm’s length. The lifter can have their coach or handler lift off for them; or a designated person can hand off for them if a coach or handler is not available.
4. The spacing of the hands shall not exceed 81 cm measured between the forefingers (both forefingers must be within the 81 cm marks and the whole of the forefingers must be in contact with the 81 cm marks if maximum grip is used). If in the case of some old injury or anatomically the lifter is unable to grip the bar equally with both hands he must inform the referees prior to lift-off for each attempt and if necessary the bar will be marked accordingly. The use of the reverse grip is forbidden.
5. After removing the bar from the racks, with or without the help of the spotter / loaders, the lifter shall wait with elbows locked for the Chief Referee’s signal. The signal shall be given as soon as the lifter is motionless and the bar properly positioned. For reasons of safety the lifter will be requested to “Re-place” the bar, together with a backward movement of the arm, if after a period of five seconds he is not in the correct position to begin the lift. The Chief Referee will then convey the reason why the signal was not given.
6. The signal to begin the attempt shall consist of a downward movement of the arm together with the audible command “Start”.
7. After receiving the signal, the lifter must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest, after which the Chief referee will signal the audible command “Press”. The lifter must then return the bar to arms length with no excessive / immoderate uneven extension of the arms. When held motionless in this position the audible command “Rack” shall be given together with a backward motion of the arm.
Causes for Disqualification of a Bench press
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 shoulders or buttocks from the bench, or movement of the feet on the floor (not to be confused with being on one’s toes) / blocks / plates / or lateral movement of hands on the bar.
Heaving, or sinking the bar into the chest after it is motionless in such a way as to make the lift easier.
Any pronounced / exaggerated uneven extension of the arms during the lift.
Any downward movement of the bar in the course of being pressed out.
Failure to press the bar to full extension of the arms at the completion of the lift.
Contact with the bar or the lifter by the spotter / loaders between the Chief Referee’s signals, in order to make the lift easier.
Any contact of the lifter’s feet with the bench or its supports.
Deliberate contact between the bar and the bar rests support.
Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under the Rules of Performance.
Bench press
1. The lifter must lie on his back with shoulders and buttocks in contact with the bench surface. The feet can be either flat on the floor or on the toes. His hands and fingers must grip the bar positioned in the rack stands with a thumbs around or thumb less grip. The head may be lifted or in contact with the bench during the lift.
2. To achieve firm footing the lifter may use flat surfaced plates or blocks not exceeding 30 cm in total height to build up the surface of the platform.
3. Not more than five and not less than two spotter / loaders shall be on the platform at any time. After correctly positioning himself, the lifter may enlist the help of the spotter / loaders in removing the bar from the racks. The lift off if assisted by the spotter / loaders must be at arm’s length. The lifter can have their coach or handler lift off for them; or a designated person can hand off for them if a coach or handler is not available.
4. The spacing of the hands shall not exceed 81 cm measured between the forefingers (both forefingers must be within the 81 cm marks and the whole of the forefingers must be in contact with the 81 cm marks if maximum grip is used). If in the case of some old injury or anatomically the lifter is unable to grip the bar equally with both hands he must inform the referees prior to lift-off for each attempt and if necessary the bar will be marked accordingly. The use of the reverse grip is forbidden.
5. After removing the bar from the racks, with or without the help of the spotter / loaders, the lifter shall wait with elbows locked for the Chief Referee’s signal. The signal shall be given as soon as the lifter is motionless and the bar properly positioned. For reasons of safety the lifter will be requested to “Re-place” the bar, together with a backward movement of the arm, if after a period of five seconds he is not in the correct position to begin the lift. The Chief Referee will then convey the reason why the signal was not given.
6. The signal to begin the attempt shall consist of a downward movement of the arm together with the audible command “Start”.
7. After receiving the signal, the lifter must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest, after which the Chief referee will signal the audible command “Press”. The lifter must then return the bar to arms length with no excessive / immoderate uneven extension of the arms. When held motionless in this position the audible command “Rack” shall be given together with a backward motion of the arm.
Causes for Disqualification of a Bench press
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 shoulders or buttocks from the bench, or movement of the feet on the floor (not to be confused with being on one’s toes) / blocks / plates / or lateral movement of hands on the bar.
Heaving, or sinking the bar into the chest after it is motionless in such a way as to make the lift easier.
Any pronounced / exaggerated uneven extension of the arms during the lift.
Any downward movement of the bar in the course of being pressed out.
Failure to press the bar to full extension of the arms at the completion of the lift.
Contact with the bar or the lifter by the spotter / loaders between the Chief Referee’s signals, in order to make the lift easier.
Any contact of the lifter’s feet with the bench or its supports.
Deliberate contact between the bar and the bar rests support.
Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under the Rules of Performance.
