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2. Powerlifting - Wikipedia

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   [45] [46] Some federations allow single-ply knee sleeves, and wraps for wrists in raw competition. [47] Straps are also used in deadlift training in case of a weak grip, but are not allowed by any federations in official competitions. [48] A weight lifting belt is the only supportive equipment that is allowed by all federations in raw ...

3. List of world championships medalists in powerlifting (women)

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   This is a list of world championships medalists in women's powerlifting.. The various federations of powerlifting have their own championships. The International Powerlifting Federation's (IPF) recognition by the International Olympic Committee as the official governing body, as well its longevity has resulted in their championships being deemed the official world championships, and the ...

4. World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation - Wikipedia

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   Canvas and denim are not allowed. Briefs are not legal. Knee wraps are fine up to 2m. Powerlifting - is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. Unequipped Competing or "RAW" - Allows limited equipment to only wrist wraps and a weightlifting belt. knee sleeves are ...

5. Olympic weightlifting - Wikipedia

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   A men's Olympic barbell weighs 20 kg (44 lbs) with a shaft diameter of 28 mm and a length of 2200 mm, whereas a women's Olympic barbell weighs 15 kg (33 lbs) and has a shaft diameter of 25 mm with a length of 2010 mm. [20] [21] The distance between the sleeves, however, is the same for the men's and the women's bars at 1310 mm.

6. International Powerlifting Federation - Wikipedia

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   The International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). The IPF was founded in 1972, and comprises member federations from more than one hundred countries with new ones being added yearly.

7. 'At 45, I Started This 12-Week Strength Program To Cope With ...

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   After a while, I started advancing my strength skills and competing in powerlifting competitions. At the gym, I was fascinated watching one woman doing deadlifts and squats.