In the Paralympics, powerlifting is focused on the bench press, whereas traditional powerlifting includes three events: squat, bench press, and deadlift. In Paralympic powerlifting, athletes must lower the bar to their chest and press it upward in a controlled manner until their arms are fully extended. The competition is open to athletes with physical impairments that affect their lower limbs or hips, meaning they can perform only the bench press event. Additionally, athletes are classified based on bodyweight, not the extent of their impairment, unlike many other Paralympic sports.