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New bench press rules

Posted By: Rich Edinger
Date: Sunday, 5 November 2006, at 4:27 p.m.

Robert Keller just indicated that all proposed rules were passed. I just read the proposed rules. Where does the "no arch" come into effect? The written proposals indicate no such thing-- or at least not directly written into the rules. Is the IPF interpreting that "shoulders" and "whole of buttocks" means a totally flat back?

This really effects me directly as my bench is my weakest lift and for a fat guy- 275er, I have a nice arch to cut the distance the bar travels. I'd really like to compete at 07 nationals and 08 master nationals. On the other hand, I've had my arch since an ADFPA teenager. I really don't want to change my technique after 20 years.

Messages In This Thread

• New bench press rules
  Rich Edinger -- Sunday, 5 November 2006, at 4:27 p.m.
  • Re: New bench press rules
    Eliot Feldman -- Sunday, 5 November 2006, at 5:36 p.m.
    • Re: New bench press rules
      Rich Edinger -- Sunday, 5 November 2006, at 10:30 p.m.
      • Same here, Rich
        Jim Ray -- Monday, 6 November 2006, at 6:48 a.m.
  • Re: New bench press rules *LINK*
    Jennie Hollier -- Sunday, 5 November 2006, at 5:59 p.m.

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