The IPF has clarified that any competition, whether it is Local, Regional, National Continental or International, which is advertised or stated to be run under IPF rules, must apply all IPF rules without variance. Master age divisions 145 kg. A new Master III age category for men has been established which is for men from 60 years of age upwards. Age grouping for masters is determined by actual birth date. A new Master II age category for women has been established which is for women from 50 years of age upwards.
Age grouping for masters is determined by actual birth date.
Weight classes for Women s Master Categories is now the same as for Junior and Open Categories Teams of ten lifters, no more than two in a weight class. Please note that these additional support shirts must be listed as IPF approved, as with all other supportive gear. The leg of the Lifting Suit need not be formed to fit exactly parallel around the leg. It may be cut higher on the outside of the leg. The Medical Committee insists that shin length socks be worn to cover and protect the shins, if the lifter physically drags the bar up the shins during the execution of the Deadlift.