PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Singlet.
- T-shirt (either blank or with an approved logo, like Titan, Inzer, SBD) – Bring an extra.
- Underwear (boxers, boxer briefs, and shorts are explicitly not permitted)
- Lifting belt.
- Knee sleeves.
- Knee socks.
- Lifting shoes (Squat and Deadlift)
- Wrist wraps.
In this post
Do you have to wear a singlet USAPL?
Remember, you have to wear a singlet brand that is approved by the IPF and/or USAPL. In raw events, the fabric cannot support any part of the execution of a lift. In equipped competitions, the singlet (referred to as a squat suit) provides more support while lifting.
Are virus singlets IPF approved?
It follows the technical specifications required by the IPF.
However, none of its singlets are legal because the specifications are not correct. Additionally, famous sportswear brands, such as Nike and Adidas, are not approved by the IPF, so their singlets are also illegal.
What should I wear to the USAPL?
According to the USAPL Lifters Hand Book, raw lifting can be defined as using only the following gear:
- non-supportive singlet and shirt (required)
- briefs (required)
- socks (required)
- belt (not required)
- shoes (required)
- commercial wrist wraps (not required)
- knee sleeves (not required)
Can you use straps in USAPL?
You can’t wear knee sleeves and wraps together. Knee sleeves must be made of 1-ply neoprene. Non-compressive fabrics can be used to cover the sleeves. Velcros, straps, drawstrings, and paddings aren’t allowed.
Are wrestling singlets allowed in powerlifting?
No, you cannot wear wrestling singlets in powerlifting. Almost all wrestling singlets don’t follow the technical rules required by the International Powerlifting Federation. Even if you find a compliant design, the brand itself needs to be IPF-approved. The IPF doesn’t approve any wrestling singlet brands.
Does a singlet make you stronger?
By wearing a singlet, the judges can clearly check the lifter’s movement and determine whether or not to give a pass or a fail. However, singlets may also give the lifters an athletic advantage because they are compressive.
Are A7 singlets USPA approved?
A7 soft lifting suit is made from breathable fabric and provides compression during your lifts. The singlet is IPF approved and is allowed in all IPF competitions. It meets the technical specs of USA Powerlifting (USAPL) and USPA and is allowed in these competitions.
What is the point of a powerlifting singlet?
Powerlifters wear singlets because it’s required for competition in any serious powerlifting federation. This is so lifters can’t gain an advantage with their apparel over and above another athlete. As well, wearing a singlet helps referees view your lifting mechanics, which factor into whether a lift is successful.
Are elbow sleeves legal in powerlifting?
The rulebook states that a lifter cannot use “elbow sleeves, knee wraps, knee sleeves, tape applied around a limb or finger, supportive lifting suit, supportive briefs, compression shorts, supportive shirts or compression shirts”.
Is Chalk allowed in raw powerlifting?
In practice, “Raw” powerlifting means in competition, athletes are (generally) only allowed to use approved lifting belts, an approved singlet, approved wrist wraps, approved knee sleeves, and chalk.
Are straps allowed in raw powerlifting?
Keep in mind, you can’t use straps during a powerlifting meet or competition, so make sure you do a fair amount of your deadlifting without straps. As a powerlifter, you can, however, use Gymreapers wrist wraps and knee sleeves in any USPA sanctioned competition.
Can you wear briefs in powerlifting?
Personal Equipment – Briefs and Undergarments
of cotton, nylon or polyester shall be worn under the lifting suit. Note: briefs may not have “legs” of any kind (shorts, boxer shorts, boxer briefs, and bike/cycling shorts are not allowed).
Are wrist wraps cheating?
Don’t think about wrist straps cheating, or are wrist wraps wrong to use because there isn’t any cheating per se. But if you use them during a competition, then it is considered cheating.
Does USAPL allow elbow sleeves?
USPA Approved List of Powerlifting Gear for RAW Division. In RAW competitions, aka Modern RAW, you can wear a belt, wrist straps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, and a non-supportive singlet. There is a similar division called Classic RAW that I’ll discuss later.
What happens if you dont make weight USAPL?
If you do not make weight, you will still be allowed to lift, but only as a guest. You will not be eligible for placing or for any of the cash prizes. You have up until February 15th to declare a weight change.
Are singlets supposed to be tight?
A powerlifting singlet should be form-fitting to your body. It should not bunch up around the hips/butt, and should be tighter rather than looser around the thighs to leverage any additional support during lifting.
Why do guys wear singlets?
They are made from special materials that can absorb moisture, wick it away from your body, and still keep your outerwear dry. Men and women alike will often wear fitted undershirts in order to hide “lumps and bumps” under their clothing.
Are Inzer knee sleeves legal?
Regina is correct, the Inzer Knee Sleeves are legal to wear at all RAW/Unequipped USAPL competitions.
Are elbow sleeves legal in competition?
ELBOW SLEEVES
Elbow sleeves are legal in competition for the squat and deadlift but not the bench press. They come in different lengths and thickness, as well as different degrees of “spring”. Some sleeves simply keep the elbows warm.
Does USAPL use deadlift bar?
The USAPL uses a stiff bar for all 3 lifts, while the USPA uses a deadlift bar for deadlift, and then uses a squat bar for the heavier weight classes.