18-Inch Bob Peoples Deadlift
The rules of the deadlift apply except that the bottom of the bar height will be no more than 18...
Recognized Lifts
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18-Inch Trap Bar Deadlift
The rules of the Trap Bar Deadlift apply except that the bottom of the bar height will be no more...
1904 Dumbbell to Shoulder
Any size dumbbell or dumbbell handle may be used for this lift. The dumbbell will be lifted from the floor...
2-Inch Axle Overhead Press (Apollon’s Axle)
Any length 2-inch (51 mm) Axle bar may be used for the lift. The lifter may take the Axle bar...
24-Inch Zercher Lift
The bottom of the bar height will be no more than 24 inches (61 cm) off the ground. The lift...
Atlas Stone Plate Lift
The Atlas Stone Plate Lift allows any size steel plate to be used; rubber or bumper plates are not permitted....
Axle Bar Bench Press
The Rules of the Bench Press apply, but a 2-inch (51 mm) Axle bar will be used during the lift....
Axle Bar Curl Lift
The rules of the EZ Bar Curl apply, but a 2-inch (51 mm) Axle bar will be used during the...
Axle Bar Deadlift
The rules of the Deadlift apply, but a 2-inch (51 mm) Axle bar will be used during the lift. Officials...
Bavarian Deadlift
The rules of the Deadlift apply, with these exceptions. This is a SUMO style deadlift, where the hands must remain...
Muscles:
Glutes, Hamstrings
Bench Press 2 Dumbbells (Two Hands)
The rules of the Bench Press apply with these exceptions. Any size dumbbells or dumbbell handles may be used. Spotters...
Bench Press Feet In The Air
The rules of the Bench Press apply, with these exceptions. The lifters feet must remain in the air throughout the...
Bench Press, 1 Arm Dumbell (Right or Left Hand)
The rules of the Bench Press apply with these exceptions. Any size dumbbell or dumbbell handle may be used. Spotters...
Bench Press, Touch N Go
The rules of the Bench Press apply (see VI.C). Alternate grip is not allowed, but Reverse Grip is allowed at...
Deep Dish Plate Deadlift
This lift is restricted to the Raw classification. Equipped attempts are not permitted or recorded. The rules of the Deadlift apply...
Donald Dinnie Deadlift
The rules of the Deadlift apply with these exceptions. Two loadable vertical bars with attached ring handles are used for...
Hackenschmidt Floor Press – 15-Inch
The rules of the Bench Press apply with these exceptions. The lift will be performed lying on the ground with...
Louis Cyr 1 Arm Dumbbell Press (Left or Right Hand)
Any size dumbbell or dumbbell handle may be used for this lift. The lifter may choose to perform the lift...
Overhead Log Press
Any size metal or wooden log, up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter may be used. The lifter may...
Saxon Bar Lift (2-Inch)
This lift is restricted to the Raw classification. Equipped attempts are not permitted or recorded. The rules of the Deadlift apply....
Saxon Bar Lift 3-Inch
This lift is restricted to the Raw classification. Equipped attempts are not permitted or recorded. The rules of the Deadlift apply....
Saxon Two Hands Anyhow
The lifter may use any combination of dumbbells, kettlebells or barbells for this lift. The weight of each implement does...
Skull Krusher with Olympic Style Bar
A shorter bar may be substituted for a standard 7-foot (2.13-meter) Olympic bar. Exception: a bar of a minimum of...
Standing Bar Hoist (Flag Raise)
The lifter places one hand inside the collars touching the sleeves, the other hand must remain on the 2-inch (51...
Standing EZ Curl Bar Lift
Rules of the Standing EZ Curl Bar lift apply (see VI.E.). Officials Commands: Curl, Down VI.E. Standing EZ Curl Bar...
Thomas Inch Dumbbell Lift (2 Hands)
This lift is restricted to the Raw classification. Equipped attempts are not permitted or recorded. The rules of the Deadlift apply...
Thomas Inch Dumbbell Lift 1 Hand (Right or Left Hand)
This lift is restricted to the Raw classification. Equipped attempts are not permitted or recorded. The rules of the Deadlift apply...
Trap Bar Deadlift
The rules of the Deadlift apply with these exceptions. A trap bar will be used, and the lifter must stand...
Turkish Get Up
Any dumbbell, kettlebell or barbell is used for this lift. The lift begins when the lifter is lying on their...
Vertical 1-Inch Bar Deadlift 1 Hand (Right or Left Hand)
Records will be kept for the right and left hand. The rules of the Deadlift apply with these exceptions. Any...
Vertical 1-Inch Bar Deadlift 2 Hands
Records will be kept for this lift where two vertical bars and two hands are used to perform the lift....
Vertical 2-Inch Bar Deadlift (2 Hands)
Records will be kept for this lift where two vertical bars and two hands are used to perform the lift....
Vertical 2-Inch Bar Deadlift 1 Hand (Right or Left Hand)
Records will be kept for the right and left hand. The rules of the Deadlift apply with these exceptions. Any...