THSWPA Judges Test| answered correctly| 2026

THSWPA Judges Test| answered correctly| 2026 During the bench press, a lifter receives the bar and begins to lower it to their chest. As they are lowering the bar, their feet begin to move on the platform. However, once the "Press" command is given, the lifter's feet remain motionless and flat on the ground until the "Rack" command is given. What should the Judge do? a. Give the lifter a "good lift" assuming all other aspects of the lift were acceptable A lifter can be eliminated for dumping the bar in bench. False A lifter can perform the Dead Lift with both of their hand palms up. True What is considered "dumping" the bar in any lift? b. Intentionally removing grip on the bar before it is returned to the rack or platform What is allowed in Bench? b. Lifter having shirt adjusted during the one minute time limit while on the bench During the Squat, when should the lifter's knees be locked? b. Before the "squat" command is given and at the completion of the lift What can be worn on the suit but not aid in the lift? c. Emblems A lifter can use both blocks and plates during Bench Press. False A lifter who qualifies for the Regional Meet cannot qualify for the State Meet by: a. Qualifying within the "top 3 rule by classification" Which shoes are not allowed to be worn?