Equipment

Equipment

Barbell

The barbell consists of:
 
The Bar         
The men’s bar weighs 20kg.
 
The Discs     
Must be the following weights and colours:
 
25kg               Red                 2.5kg              Red
20kg               Blue                2kg                  Blue
15kg               Yellow            1.5kg              Yellow
10kg               Green             1kg                  Green
 5kg                 White             0.5kg              White
 
The Collar    
In order to secure the discs to the bar, each bar must be equipped with two collars weighing 2.5kg each.

Uniform

The weightlifting costume must meet the following regulations: 

  • May be a one- or two-piece, but it is mandatory that the costume cover the trunk of the competitor
  • Must be close fitting 
  • Must be collar-less 
  • Must not cover the competitors elbows or knees 

Competitors wear weightlifting shoes/boots to protect their feet and give them stability and a firm stance on the competition platform.
 
Competitors may wear a weight belt, the maximum width of the belt may not exceed 120mm and it must be worn over the weightlifting costume.