Lift Descriptions Thomas Inch Dumbbell Lift (2 Hands)

Thomas Inch Dumbbell Lift (2 Hands)

Official Rules

This lift is restricted to the Raw classification. Equipped attempts are not permitted or recorded. The rules of the Deadlift apply with these exceptions. The dumbbells must have a handle of 2½-inch (64 mm) diameter. The plates need to be tight to prevent rotation of the plates during the lift. No knurling is allowed on the handle. The maximum diameter of the plates used is 12 inches (30.5 cm).

For the 2-Hand Lift: The 2½-inch (64 mm) dumbbell handles must be lifted with two hands.

The feet must not move once the lift has begun. The height of the bars must be raised to a level where the center of the dumbbells is above the top of the knees. The legs must be locked at the completion of the lift, but the shoulders do not have to be erect or the body straight as long as the legs are straight. Once the center of the bars is above the top of the knees, the head official will give a “Down” command to end the lift. The lifter must return the dumbbells under control to the ground or platform. Officials Commands: Down

15. 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 with these exceptions. The dumbbell must have a handle of 2½-inch (64 mm) diameter. The plates need to be tight to prevent rotation of the plates during the lift. No knurling is allowed on the handle. The maximum diameter of the plates used is 12 inches (30.5 cm).

This lift can be performed with the right hand or left hand. Records will be kept for each hand.

For the 1-Hand Lift: The 2½-inch (64 mm) dumbbell handle must be lifted with one hand, above the knees. The non-lifting hand must not be touching any part of the dumbbell or body upon completing the lift.

The feet must not move once the lift has begun. The height of the bar must be raised to a level where the center of the dumbbell is above the top of the knees. The legs must be locked at the completion of the lift, but the shoulders do not have to be erect or the body straight as long as the legs are straight. Once the center of the bar is above the top of the knees, the head official will give a “Down” command to end the lift. The lifter must return the dumbbell under control to the ground or platform. Officials Commands: Down

VI.D. Deadlift Rules

The lifter must face the front of the platform with the bar horizontally in front of the lifter’s feet, gripped with an alternate or double overhand grip in both hands and lifted until the lifter is standing erect.

On completing the lift, the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the shoulders erect with the shoulders, hips and ankles in a straight vertical body position. At the completion of the lift, the Head Referee will say “Down!” The command will not be given until the bar is held motionless and the lifter is in the upright/vertical finished position.

Once the attempt has begun no downward movement of the bar is allowed until the lifter reaches the erect/vertical position with the knees locked.

1. Causes for Disqualification of a Deadlift

Any downward movement of the bar before it reaches the final position.
Failure to stand erect/vertical with the shoulders back.
Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.
Stepping backward or forward or moving the feet laterally.
Foot movement after the command “Down” will not be cause for failure.
Lowering the bar before receiving the Head Referee’s command.
Releasing the bar and not returning the bar to the platform under control.
Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under the Rules of Performance.