Rank standards for powerlifting. Weighing and Judging. Powerlifting Standards for Men and Women Bare Equipment Standards

06.08.2013 01:54

Taken from the official website of the Russian Powerlifting Federation http://fpr-info.ru/

For the information of participants of the Russian Championships among veterans:

“The assignment of sports titles and sports categories for the results shown in competitions among veteran athletes is not provided for by the norms, requirements and conditions for their implementation.”

On September 6, 2013, by order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation No. 715, the “Norms, requirements and conditions for their implementation of sports titles and sports categories in the sport of powerlifting” were approved for the period 2014-2017.

Norms and conditions for their implementation for the assignment of sports titles and categories in the sport "POWERLIFTING"

POWERLIFTING (eventing) EUSC standards for 2014-2017. approved by order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation No. 715 dated September 6, 2013.
	Sports titles		Sports categories				Youth sports categories
	MSMK	MS	KMS	I	II	III	I	II	III
MEN
53,0			410,0	325,0	282,5	260,0	232,5	215,0	195,0
59,0	625,0	570,0	455,0	362,5	315,0	290,0	260,0	240,0	212,5
66,0	700,0	635,0	510,0	402,5	350,0	320,0	287,5	257,5	227,5
74,0	770,0	695,0	537,5	440,0	385,0	352,5	317,5	280,0	247,5
83,0	835,0	747,5	582,5	482,5	422,5	387,5	352,5	307,5	277,5
93,0	880,0	787,5	610,0	520,0	465,0	412,5	382,5	340,0	307,5
105,0	920,0	815,0	645,0	552,5	500,0	460,0	397,5	355,0	330,0
120,0	955,0	835,0	687,5	600,0	530,0	497,5	422,5	372,5	347,5
120+	980,0	860,0	735,0	617,5	545,0	510,0	455,0	390,0	372,5
WOMEN
43,0			242,5	175,0	150,0	137,5	122,5	112,5	97,5
47,0	367,5	297,5	262,5	190,0	165,0	150,0	135,0	122,5	105,0
52,0	405,0	325,0	290,0	210,0	182,5	167,5	147,5	135,0	117,5
57,0	435,0	352,5	312,5	227,5	200,0	182,5	162,5	147,5	127,5
63,0	475,0	385,0	337,5	252,5	220,0	202,5	180,0	162,5	142,5
72,0	507,5	412,5	367,5	285,0	247,5	227,5	202,5	182,5	157,5
84,0	537,5	447,5	405,0	327,5	285,0	260,0	220,0	205,0	177,5
84+	552,5	475,0	422,5	352,5	320,0	285,0	235,0	217,5	192,5
The MSMK norm is met: 1. On sports competitions, having a status no lower than other international sports competitions included in the EKP. 1. Subject to doping control and the presence of three sports referees not lower than the All-Russian category on the platform.
The MS norm is met:
The KMS norm is met at sporting competitions not lower than subject status Russian Federation and the presence of two sports judges of at least the All-Russian category on the platform.
The norm is fulfilled only by the sum of three exercises (squat, bench press, deadlift).

Discharge standards 2011-2013

POWERLIFTING (eventing) EUSC standards for 2011-2013. approved by order of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of the Russian Federation No. 1116 dated September 26, 2011.
Explanations: 1. The first sheet of the “MSMK” file contains standards that are taken into account only when taking the specified prize places at the World and European Championships. 2. on the second sheet of the “norm” there are standards that are met subject to the given “general special conditions”. 3. on the third sheet of the “norms-tab.” The standards are presented in the usual table form.
The sports title MSMK is awarded from the age of 17, the sports title MS - from the age of 16, sports categories - from the age of 10.
	Sports titles		Sports categories				Youth sports categories
	MSMK
MEN
WOMEN
The MSMK norm is fulfilled: 1. At sports competitions that have a status not lower than other international sports competitions included in the ECP, among men and women, at the Russian Championship, subject to taking 1st place, the Russian Cup, subject to taking 1st place. 2. Subject to doping control and the presence of three sports judges of at least the All-Russian category on the platform.
The MS norm is met: 1. At competitions not lower than the status of other all-Russian sports competitions included in the ECP, championships of the federal districts of the Russian Federation, zonal qualifying competitions, championships of Moscow and St. Petersburg. 2. Subject to random doping control and the presence of three sports judges of at least the All-Russian category on the platform.
The KMS norm is met at sports competitions with a status not lower than the status of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation and the presence of two sports judges not lower than the All-Russian category on the platform.
Russian championships are held in age categories: juniors, juniors (19-23 years old); boys, girls (14-18 years old).
To participate in sports competitions, the athlete must turn the specified number of years in the calendar year of the competition.

Discharge standards 2010

Norms and conditions for their implementation for the assignment of sports titles and categories in the sport "POWERLIFTING" triathlon

The sports title MSMK is awarded from the age of 17, the sports title MS - from the age of 16, sports categories - from the age of 10.

Approved by order of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of the Russian Federation No. 429 dated May 4, 2010.

	MSMK								III junior
MEN
WOMEN

General special conditions:

The MSMK norm is met at sports competitions that have a status not lower than other international sports competitions included in the ECP, among men and women, as well as subject to taking 1st place: at the Russian Championship or the Russian Cup. A prerequisite is doping control and the presence of three sports judges of at least the All-Russian category on the platform.

The MS norm is met at other all-Russian sports competitions included in the ECP, championships of the federal districts of the Russian Federation, zonal qualifying competitions, at the championships of Moscow and St. Petersburg, subject to random doping control and the presence of three sports judges of at least the All-Russian category on the platform .

The KMS norm is met at sports competitions with a status not lower than the championship of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation and the presence of two sports judges not lower than the All-Russian category on the platform.

The norm is fulfilled only by the sum of three exercises (squat, bench press, deadlift).

Russian championships are held in age categories: juniors, juniors (19 - 23 years old); boys, girls (14 - 18 years old).

To participate in sports competitions, the athlete must turn the specified number of years in the calendar year of the competition.

Discharge standards 2006

	MSMK
MEN
WOMEN

MSMK - take:
1st - 3rd place in total triathlon at the World or European Championships;
1st place at the World and European Bench Press Championships;
1st place at the World or European Junior Championships, excluding weights lifted.

MSMK - on international competitions, championships and the Russian Cup, the Russian Junior Championship, subject to doping control at these competitions.
MS - at territorial and final competitions of a republican scale, open championships in Moscow and St. Petersburg, All-Russian tournaments conducted by the Russian Federation (with the participation of athletes from at least five regions, territories, republics).
KMS - fulfillment of standards is counted according to the amount three exercises(squat, bench press, deadlift).
Categories are assigned from the age of 10, MS and MSMK - from the age of 14.

Discharge standards 2001

POWERLIFTING (powerlifting)
This classification comes into force on March 10, 2001.

	MSMK
MEN
WOMEN

Discharge standards 1997

POWERLIFTING (powerlifting)

	MSMK							II junior
MEN
WOMEN

MSMK take: 1-3 places in the total triathlon at the World or European Championships,1st place in total triathlon at the World or European Junior Championships(excluding kilograms lifted).

Conditions for fulfilling the discharge standards (in accordance with the table):

MSMK: at mandatory doping control for:

International competitions;

Russian Championship and Cup;

Russian Championships.

MS: subject to random doping control for:

Territorial and final competitions of the republican scale;
- open championships Moscow and St. Petersburg (with the participation of representativesat least 5 regions, territories, republics);
- All-Russian tournaments held by the Russian Powerlifting Federation (withparticipation of representatives of at least 5 regions, territories, republics).

Fulfillment of standards is counted based on the sum of three exercises (squat, bench press, deadlift).

Categories are assigned from the age of 12, MS - from the age of 14, MSMK - from the age of 16.

This classification comes into force from the date of signing the order of the State Committee for the Federal Trade of the Russian Federation (07/06/1997).

Discharge standards 1988

POWERLIFTING (powerlifting)

	Exercise	Sports category
								II junior

Conditions for fulfilling the discharge standards:

Fulfillment of MS and KMC standards for the sum of three exercises, but in each exercise the result must not be lower than the 1st category standard.
Compliance with standards of categories I - III - based on the results in each movement.
The title “Master of Sports of the USSR” is awarded only at competitions held by the USSR State Sports Committee and at championships and cups of the union republics.

Many weightlifters often come across such phrases as “APWC and WPC standards.” Due to the insufficient amount of information, the meanings of the abbreviations, as well as the standards themselves, remain a mystery to them. After reading this article, you will learn:

• what are AWPC and WPC standards;
• what is their fundamental difference;
• obtain data according to AWPC standards.

What are AWPC and WPC

Due to the popularity of powerlifting, which is becoming more and more popular these days, new federations of this sport are emerging. Hundreds of athletes flock to such associations, because such organizations, on the one hand, hold powerlifting competitions, and on the other, they allow them to get a rank. What are AWPC and WPC?

WPC (World Powerlifting Congress) is a powerlifting organization founded in 1986 by Ernie Franz. This is an international non-profit congress that unites more than 30 countries under its auspices. Largely thanks to this organization, powerlifting is becoming increasingly popular as a sport throughout the world. WPC performs the following functions:

• establishes the rules for holding powerlifting competitions;
• establishes standards thanks to which athletes can receive a rank;
• creates conditions for the development of powerlifting;
• organizes and conducts events in the sport under discussion.

AWPC (Amateur World Powerlifting Congress) is an offshoot of the WPC professional league, which is characterized by more lenient standards and strict doping control during powerlifting competitions. Another, unofficial name for the AWPC is the "League of Straight People." This organization is called this way because competition participants achieve their sporting results without the use of chemicals to build muscle mass and enhance the physiological characteristics of the body.

Powerlifters consider it an honor to belong to both one and the other organization.

Difference between AWPC and WPC

As you already understood from the text above, the main differences between AWPC and WPC are the presence of doping control in one of the organizations and the different “stringency” of standards. That is, a novice weightlifter will hardly be able to achieve any significant results if he gets into the WPC competition, because only professional powerlifters who have been involved in this sport for many years, and often do not deny themselves various kinds of chemistry, participate in them.

With the competitions held by the AWPC, things are different. AWPC standards can be achieved by an athlete who has been involved in powerlifting for 2-3 years and has an aptitude for this sport. As a rule, it is at AWPC competitions that amateur powerlifters receive their first ranks, such as candidate and so on.

To summarize the block that describes the differences between WPC and AWPC, here are a few main points:

1. AWPC is a league that is a branch of the WPC, or, in other words, is part of it.

2. If we talk about competitive levels, the WPC is intended for professionals in powerlifting, and the AWPC is for masters in this sport.

3. AWPC is a “League of Naturals” that does not allow people who use doping to participate in the competitive process, which cannot be said about the WPC, where it is possible to perform under the influence of chemicals.

4. AWPC standards are more lenient than WPC. This is what it does amateur league more successful in terms of receiving ranks.

AWPC Standards

Let's get straight to the numbers. APWC can be classified according to three parameters:

1. By type of exercise the athlete performs:

• Deadlift.
• Bench press.

2. According to how the athlete is equipped:

• In equipment (single-layer equipment, multi-layer equipment).
• No equipment.

3. Differences in rank standards for men and women.

Below are three subparagraphs, under each of which there are detailed tables with standards for each type of exercise performed. On the left side of each table the weight category of the athlete is indicated.

Squats

So what are the AWPC standards? Squats are one of three basic exercises in powerlifting. Under equipment in in this case This includes bandages for hands and knees, as well as belts.

The standards for athletes without equipment are as follows:

If multi-layer equipment is used, then you need to focus on the following values:

If an athlete competes in single-layer equipment, then the standards are as follows:

AWPC Standards: Deadlift

Equipment for given belt, special suit, knee bandages.

So, without equipment, you should focus on the following standards.

There are several powerlifting federations in Russia: IPF/FPR, WPO/WPC/AWPC, WDFPF/RDFPF, WRPF. Each federation has its own rules for holding competitions and its own standards.

Russian Powerlifting Federation (RFP)

- the most important federation in Russia, officially accredited by the State Sports Committee of the Russian Federation. It is the Russian branch of the International Powerlifting Federation, the English name is International Powerlifting Federation (IPF).

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WPO/WPC

- a professional powerlifting organization - there is no doping control.

WPC powerlifting category standards - without equipment

WPC Powerlifting Class Standards - Single Layer Equipment

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WPC powerlifting category standards - multi-layer equipment

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The contribution of equipment (belt, bandages on wrists and knees, bench shirt, overalls) to the sum of eventing can be assessed by the following figures: in 2014, the world equipment record (in the IPF federation) in the category over 120 kg was 1230 kg (it was set by Carl Ingvar Christensen ); and the bare-knuckle world record in the same category is 978.5 kg (it was set by Jezz Wep).

A simple proportion 1230/978.5=1.257 shows us that equipment gives an increase of about 25%!

AWPC

is the doping-free branch of the WPC. For doping - lifelong disqualification.

AWPC powerlifting category standards - without equipment

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AWPC Powerlifting Class Standards - Single Layer Equipment

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AWPC powerlifting category standards - multi-layer equipment

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All WPO/WPC/AWPC standards are on the federation website.

WDFPF/RDFPF (Russia)

— A doping-free federation. For the use of dope - lifelong disqualification.

Weighing is carried out no earlier than 2 hours before the start of the competition in this category in the direct presence of 3 appointed judges and lasts 1.5 hours. Athletes use the remaining time to prepare for the competition. Each participant is weighed in a separate room in the presence of his coach and three judges. An athlete's true weight is not released to the public until all candidates competing in the selected category have been weighed in.

An hour before the start, lots will be drawn to determine the weigh-in order. It also determines the sequence of lifts during competitions, when participants order the same weight for their attempts.

If the weight does not correspond to the category, the athlete can repeat the weigh-in within 1.5 hours, but after all participants in the competition have passed it

10 minutes before weigh-in, an athlete can change his usual category by contacting the chief judge of the competition.

The panel of judges includes:

• judge-informant;
• timekeeper;
• stewards;
• protocol takers;
• assistants on the platform.

At competitions Necessarily there is a doctor present.

Judge-informant organizes attempts, announces the set weight required for the next attempt and the participant’s full name (calls him to the platform, announces the set weight).

Timekeeper monitors the recording of the time interval between the announcement of the barbell readiness signal and the beginning of the participant’s attempt, as well as ensuring that the athlete leaves the platform within 30 seconds after the attempt.

The competitor is given 1 minute after being called to the platform to begin the attempt. If the athlete starts moving at the set time, the clock stops. If a 2nd or 3rd attempt is made using the normal system and there is a movement queue at the same time, receives 3 minutes with a mandatory warning signal after the first two minutes. In squats and bench presses, the beginning of the attempt coincides with the judge’s starting signal, and in deadlifts, with the beginning of lifting the barbell.

Administrative Judge immediately after completing the exercise, he should approach the participant and ask how much weight he will lift in the next attempt. The competitor is given 1 minute between the completion of the previous attempt and informing the informant judge, through the distributor, of the weight declared for the next one. If the participant does not report the new weight within a minute, the weight on the apparatus will be adjusted at the request of the next participant in the classic sequence.

Record judges record the progress of the competition, sign the official weight tables, certificates of records and any other papers and documents that require proper signature.

Assistants on the platform provide assistance to athletes preparing for attempts.

Possible errors when loading:

• if the weight on the apparatus is less than the initial one, the attempt is counted; if the attempt is unsuccessful, the participant is given an additional approach at the end of the round with the initially desired (requested) weight;
• if a heavier weight is installed on the bar than originally requested, and the attempt is successful, it is counted. If unsuccessful, the participant will be given an additional set with the weight initially requested by the athlete.

Three unsuccessful attempts in any of the movements the participant is automatically removed (excluded) from the competition.

During the competition, on the main platform or stage there are three judges, one of which is main or central and two are lateral. The Chief Judge is responsible for giving the proper signals in all 3 movements.

The signals for the three movements are:

Immediately upon returning the bar to the platform or racks at the end of the movement, all judges announce their decision to the public using light signals:

• I) white - “good rise”,
• II) red - “failure”.

Noticing error or inaccuracy sufficient for immediate disqualification in this type of movement, the touch judge must raise his hand. If the main referee and the side judges agree with this decision, the first stops the movement at any safe (in his opinion) point and gives the participant a signal: a downward movement of the hand and a clear voice command: “On the racks!”, and also, as an alternative, “Put !".

If the person who noticed the error is the chief judge, he must, without raising his hand, look (check) whether at least one judge agrees with the decision. If one or both agree, the head judge stops the movement.

Before the start of the movement, if any member of the judging panel does not count the position of the bar or initial position athlete, they can draw the competitor's attention to an error. If the majority of the judges believe that a violation has been committed, the main judge does not give a signal to begin the movement. The head judge is not obliged to explain to the athlete his error if he has some unused time that he can use to correct the grip position of the barbell or body position in order to receive a permissive signal.

Judges are required to refrain from making any comments, not to receive any documents and not to give verbal reports regarding the progress of the competition.

The chief judge has the right to consult with the side judges, the jury or any other official to force the course of the competition.

After the competition, the three judges sign official results tables(points), certificates of records and any other documents.

A judge elected as chief in one category may act as a side judge in another.

Powerlifting categories and basic powerlifting standards

In men's powerlifting Sports categories are assigned when the following standards are met at competitions:

Table: Rank standards for powerlifting

Powerlifting standards, category requirements
	Movement	Powerlifting titles and categories, barbell weight (kg)
	Squat
	Squat
	Squat
	Squat
	Squat
	Squat
	Squat
	Squat

They are gaining popularity not only among professionals, but also among amateurs. This includes powerlifting.

What is this?

To understand the meaning of powerlifting, it is enough to know that this word comes from the merger of two English words: “power” (strength, power) and “lifting” (lifting).

A little history

Back in the early 20th century, powerlifting originated from exercises that weightlifters added to their routines. In the mid-20th century, competitions were already held in Western countries. From the beginning of the 60s, their rules were determined, after which powerlifting began to acquire modern features. 1964 can be considered the year of birth of this force type.

It was then that the first US powerlifting championship took place, albeit unofficial. A year later, the athletes participated in the first national championship. 1972 was the year the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) was founded, and a year later the first world championship took place. In 1980, women competed for the first time at the World Championships, which took place in the USA; in 1989, the championships among and were merged.

The World Powerlifting Congress (WPC) was formed in 1986, and later a large number of similar organizations appeared. Since then, powerlifting has become widespread in many countries of the world; it is loved not only by the stronger sex, but also by the beautiful part of humanity.

Powerlifting today

Currently Powerlifting is a complex that includes the following exercises:

• back squats;
• bench press;

Due to the fact that there are three competitive exercises, there is another name - powerlifting.

All competing athletes are divided into different categories according to their weight, the number of approaches in each exercise is three. Overall result is the sum of indicators for all exercises. Whoever lifts the heaviest weight is the winner.
But this type of strength training is done not only for participation in competitions, but also for amateur purposes to improve strength indicators and strengthen the back, chest and legs.

Did you know? In powerlifting, it doesn’t matter how defined an athlete’s body is, as opposed to. The most important assessment factor-this is power. However, many bodybuilders started with powerlifting, these include Ronnie Coleman, Andrei Sorokin and others.

Basic exercises

Let's take a closer look at the three types of basic exercises for powerlifting, taking into account the technique of their implementation.

Any exercise in powerlifting requires correct positioning, because if the technique is incorrect, you can seriously harm yourself. Therefore, when performing a squat with a barbell on your back, you need to raise and focus your gaze forward on the selected point. Next, tense the muscles of the upper back and tailbone.
Turn your knees outward and shift your weight to outer part feet. Remove the barbell from the rack and spread it slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. When performing a squat, you should first move your pelvis back and then bring your knees forward. In this case, the shin stands straight, and the knees gradually move apart. This is the safest position. Also, do not forget about the position of the bar on your back.

Important! The barbell should not be positioned too high, otherwise its weight will pull you forward, which is an incorrect and unsafe situation.

Of course, in order for it not to be difficult to hold, it is necessary to develop the flexibility and strength of the back muscles. There is one more note about this exercise, and that is the hand grip of the barbell. It should be as minimal as possible to create tension in the back muscles used to position the barbell. In addition, it is much more convenient to control movements in this position. However, you can choose the optimal placement of your hands for yourself; no one is forcing you to do so if you are uncomfortable. You can take more wide grip, but usually in this position it is more difficult to control the barbell on your back, and this is what advanced athletes do. The same applies to the position of the legs when squatting. The wider you spread your legs, the more weight you can take. Therefore, beginners are advised to start with their feet slightly wider than shoulder width.

The bench press is the second best lift in competition. Successful execution doubles your chances of winning.

The bench press in powerlifting is done in a “bridge”, arching the back as much as possible. The fulcrum points are the neck, shoulders and legs. The pelvis must be fixed in one position. Make sure that it does not come into contact with the bench. Your legs should be positioned closer to your shoulders, which will ensure stabilization of your entire body, as well as productive muscle work. The width of the legs can be adjusted independently.
Grasp the barbell with your hands as conveniently as possible, but keep in mind that the maximum allowable grip width in competitions is 81 cm. Once you are ready to perform the press, you will need an assistant to feed the barbell. At competitions there are special assistants for this. Grasp the barbell without bending your elbows and slightly lifting your pelvis. Position the barbell at chest level, squeeze your shoulder blades together and lower your shoulders. Place the basin back on the bench as well. Now you can lower the barbell to your chest.

Important! The angle between the shoulders and the body when performing the bench press should always be 45° .

Then you need to perform the bench press itself, that is, lift the barbell up onto your arms straightened at the elbows. It is necessary to ensure that the pelvis remains on the bench without moving away from it. Make movements not sharply, but slowly and smoothly.

- the final exercise in triathlon. Therefore, its implementation determines victory or defeat, but, of course, in the event that the athlete has successfully completed the previous two. Let's look at a consistent technique for performing deadlifts.

Before performing the deadlift itself, you must take the starting position. There are two types: classic (feet shoulder-width apart) and sumo (feet wide apart). After the starting position is accepted, you can lower the barbell down to approximately the level of the middle of the shin, bending your knees. In a classic squat, your hands should be placed behind your knees, and in a sumo, between them.

Important! When performing a deadlift, your back must be straight, without bending. Otherwise, it may result in injury.

Next, you need to lift the bar back and get into the starting position. This is done thanks to the work of the muscles of the legs and back; the muscles of the arms are practically not involved during lifting. When performing the exercise, the center of gravity must be moved to . The pace of movements is similar to the pace of previous exercises - smooth and slow, without jerking.

What you will need for classes

By doing powerlifting, you can easily get some. When lifting heavy weights, it is easy to overexert yourself and thereby injure some part of your body. Therefore there are special devices for safer execution.

Outfit and equipment

Powerlifting equipment can be either supportive or non-supportive. Non-supporting is allowed to be used everywhere, taking into account “unequipped” and “equipped” powerlifting. There are the following types of equipment:

Within different federations (IPF, WPC, AWPC, IPA, IPA-A, WDFPF, GPC), T-shirts and overalls with 1-3 layers, as well as bandages of various lengths, are allowed for equipment.

Did you know? Equipment is used to protect against injury, as well as to lift more weight. Thanks to bandages and belts, an athlete can lift 5-15 kg more, and now, with the advent of new modern products, the weight gain can be as much as 150 kg!

Now let's move on to equipment. It is represented by the following devices:

Training rules

Powerlifting is primarily about strength. This means that the athlete must gradually increase the intensity of training and the weight lifted. A lifter's training regimen is not the same as . If a bodybuilder works one or several muscle groups, then a lifter works one or two competitive exercises. Powerlifting training is very high intensity, so it is important to allow time for rest and recovery. You should also maintain a pause of 2-5 minutes between approaches.

The most optimal number of trips is 3-4 times a week. The very nature of the classes should be periodic. This means varying the load from light to heavy. It is best to create a weekly or monthly plan of varying complexity and follow it.

As for nutrition, half of a lifter’s diet should be complex carbohydrates, which replenish energy reserves. Simple carbohydrates found in baked goods and sweets will also be useful for quickly restoring strength immediately after exercise.
No less important in an athlete are. There should be enough of them to muscle mass grew up. This is approximately 35% of the diet. The remaining 15% is fat. They support and protect from damage. In addition to the training and nutrition regimen, one should not forget about the regimen. You need to sleep at least 8-10 hours a day, and also set aside time for daytime sleep if possible, because muscles grow during rest.

Powerlifting standards for men and women

In each sport, including powerlifting, there are standards. The standard in this case is the total weight in kilograms when performing three exercises.

The presence of standards makes it possible to divide athletes into weight categories and assign them sports titles. But there are certain features here.

The thing is that there are many different organizations in this sport. This creates some confusion with regulations and more.

In the IPF federation, which is the only one recognized by the International Olympic Committee officially, and accredited by other government sports organizations, the following are installed weight categories:
And in alternative organizations, such as WPC/AWPC and others, the weight categories are different:

The titles awarded to athletes also differ.

According to the IPF, sports titles are awarded as follows:

• master of Sport international class- from 17 years old;
• master of sports - from 16 years old;
• sports categories in powerlifting are the same as in other sports - I, II, III and candidate master of sports - from 10 years.

IPF titles are officially recognized. And if an athlete received a title in another federation, then there must be a corresponding record about this and this title does not have official status.

In other federations, the system of ranks and titles is very similar, but above the international master of sports in powerlifting there is the title “elite”.

Let's consider the standards corresponding to different sports titles. It should be noted right away that according to the IPF federation, there are standards only for single-layer equipment, while other federations also have standards for multi-layer equipment and without equipment. As an example, from the alternative federations we will choose AWPC, which is quite widespread and is opposed to the use of doping.

Single layer equipment

IPF standards - men, women

Multilayer equipment

Without equipment

It should be noted that in many powerlifting organizations there are separate tables of standards for each of the exercises: squats with a barbell, bench press, deadlift.

Powerlifting Federations

The number of different powerlifting federations that take athletes under their wing is growing rapidly. There are organizations that are trying to develop uniform standards and are opponents of doping. And there are those who use athletes for wear and tear and consider their main goal to be making a profit at any cost.

It is the presence of a large number of powerlifting federations around the world that calls into question the inclusion of this sport in the Olympic Games.

International

Among the federations of the international level, only one has official status; its representative offices are open in 108 countries. This is the International Powerlifting Federation.
Alternative international powerlifting federations:

• International Powerlifting Association (IPA);
• Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate (RPS);
• Xtreme Powerlifting Coalition (XPC);
• Global Powerlifting Committee (GPC);
• World Powerlifting Federation (WPF);
• World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF);
• World Powerlifting Alliance (WPA);
• World Powerlifting Congress (WPC), which includes the Amateur World Powerlifting Congress (AWPC), which conducts pre-competition doping controls;
• World Association of Bench Pressers and Deadlifters (WABDL);
• European Drug-Free Power Athletics Union.

Ukrainian

• National Powerlifting Federation of Ukraine, FPU (IPF), representative offices of the organization are located in Donetsk, Chernivtsi, Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk, Poltava, Khmelnytsky regions;
• GP, All-Ukrainian Powerlifting Organization - IPA;
• UPC, Ukrainian Powerlifting Committee;
• Ukrainian Doping-Free Powerlifting Federation, UBFP - UDFPF;
• AWPC-WPC - Ukraine;
• GPA-GPF - Ukraine;
• RAW 100% - Ukraine;

Russian

• Russian Powerlifting Federation, FRP (IPF);
• OPR - Russian Powerlifting Organization (representative of WPC/AWPC/GPC/WPF/WPA/WPU), conducts competitions according to the version of one or another federation;
• ASM Vityaz - Association of all-around strength events "Vityaz", founded in 2013, based on WPA-Russia;
• RDFPF;
• NAP - National Powerlifting Association;
• Russian Powerlifters Union (representative of GPA/IPO);
• WRPF (World RAW Powerlifting Federation);

This brings us to the end of a short excursion into the world of heavyweight sports. Now you know what powerlifting is, what exercises, standards and rules are in it.
If you decide to engage in this sport, then good luck and shine in the competition!