U.S.A. POWERLIFTING

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

Please check the following sites for recent updates and approved gear:

 

          www.powerlifting-ipf.com/IPF_rulebook_2007.doc

          www.powerlifting-ipf.com   Approved List

 

 

 

MUST HAVE:

          Athletic sneakers

          Knee high socks for Deadlift

          Singlet (shorts may be worn in High School Meets ONLY)

          Pocketless / Non-Sleeveless T-Shirt for Squat and Bench

 

 

 

OPTIONAL:

          Belt – Max. 4 inches, no velcro

          Single ply (Must be approved manufacturer)

·        Squat Suit

·        Bench Shirt

·        Deadlift Suit

          Knee wraps no longer than 2m

          Wrist wraps

 

 

 

ILLEGAL:

          Any double ply equipment

          Boots

          Boxer shorts and under armor underwear

          Lifting briefs

          Collared, ripped, cutoff shirts