Technology and Equipment

Discs: To have IPC Powerlifting approval discs must conform as follows:

(a) All discs used in competition must weigh within 0.25% of their correct face value.

(b) The size of the hole in the middle of the disc may not exceed 53 mm or be less than 52mm.

(c) Discs must be within the following range: 1.25kg, 2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg and 25kg.

(d) For record purpose, lighter discs may be used to achieve a weight of a least 500 gr. more than the existing record.

(e) Discs must conform to the following colour code: 25kg = red, 20kg = blue, 15kg = yellow, 10kg and under = any colour.

(f) All discs must be clearly marked with their weight and loaded in the sequence of heavier discs innermost with the smaller discs in descending weight arranged so that the referees can read the weight on each disc.

(g) The first and heaviest disc loaded on the bar must be loaded face in, with the rest of the discs loaded face out.

(h) The diameter of the largest disc shall not be more than 450mm.

Collars: A collar weighing 2.5kg must be worn by all athletes in competition.

The Bench: Athletes compete lying on a bench. The official bench is 2.1m long. The main part of the bench is 61cm wide. At the end of the bench and towards the head, the bench narrows down to 30cm. The height of the bench varies between 45 and 50cm from the ground.

(BOCOG)