A fourth attempt may be granted if the third was successful and within 2Okgs of the current World record 9. The much discussed and often maligned contract between the International Powerlifting Federation and Inzer Advance Design was ratified by Congress. The draft of the Rule Book, circulated to all the nations prior to Congress containing all the recommendations made by the T.C. was passed without debate and ALL voted in favour. This was encouraging. Many of the minor faults for which the lifter has been penalized in the past have been eliminated, making for fairer judging and less failed lifts.
Legal limit being the bar thickness be-low the outer edge of the shoulders.
Minor feet movement is allowed. The toes and heels must return to the original position. The lifter will be awarded the attempt if the spotters touch the lifter or bar during the performance of the lift and that the referees feel it was of no aid. Slight contact of the thighs with the elbows is permitted if there is no supporting that might aid the lifter. Hands and fingers must grip the bar in the racks.