Mississippi Strength Powerlifting Championship – September 7th, 2024

Date: September 7th, 2024

Schedule
– Athlete check-in & warm-up: 7:30am-9am
– Lifting begins: 9am

Events
– Full Power (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift)
– Bench Only (using the Wilks calculation method)

Divisions
– Men’s Full Power (WILKS)
– Women’s Full Power (WILKS)

Rules
– We will be using the United States Powerlifting Association Rulebook (USPA) found here. See below for a summarized explanation for each lift along with allowed equipment.

Squat
Upon receiving the Head Referee’s signal (“SQUAT”) the lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of the knees. The lifter must recover at will without double bouncing or any downward movement to an upright position with the knees locked. When the lifter is motionless, the Head Referee will give the signal to replace the bar.

Bench Press
After removing the bar from the racks or receiving it from the spotter, the lifter shall show full lock-out of both elbows, along with complete control prior to the “START” command being given. After being given the command, the lifter must lower the bar and hold it motionless on the chest or abdominal area with a definite and visible pause. At that point, the command of “PRESS” will be given. The bar must then be pressed upwards with elbows fully locked. When the bar is held motionless in this position the audible command “RACK” is given, ending the lift.

Deadlift
The lifter is given one minute to complete the lift, and can begin at any time before the one-minute clock expires. Once started, the bar must be lifted without any downward movement until the lifter is standing erect. The bar may come to a stop, but no portion may reverse direction at any time. On completion of the lift, the knees, hips, and shoulders must be locked in a straight position and the lifter is standing erect. The Head Referee will then give the audible command “DOWN” which will not be given until the bar is held motionless, and the lifter is in a finished position. The lifter will return the bar to the platform with both hands and under control, any throwing or dropping of the bar are means for a failed lift.

Equipment allowed (not required)
– Singlet: All lifts
– Belt: All lifts
– Elbow Sleeves: Squat, deadlift (maximum 7mm thickness)
– Knee Sleeves: All lifts
– Wrist Wraps: All lifts, the loop shall not cover the thumb or fingers during the lift

Equipment not allowed
– Knee wraps

Additional Information
– Competitors may compete in both full power and bench only if they wish, simply complete the checkout process for both divisions.

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