IPF REFEREE EXAM 2026 PRACTICE TEST PAPER
LIFTING STANDARDS REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ REFEREES
What are the names of the referees in a powerlifting competition?
Answer: Chief Referee or Centre Referee and two side referees.
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What should be in date for the referees? Answer: Their International
referee cards.
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Where should the referee cards be placed? Answer: On the Jury
table.
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, What is the responsibility of the Chief Referee? Answer: Giving the
necessary signals for all three lifts.
◉ REFEREES
What signals are required for the squat lift? Answer:
Commencement: Downward movement of the arm and audible
command 'squat'.
Completion: Backward movement of the arm and audible command
'rack'.
◉ REFEREES
What signals are required for the bench press lift? Answer:
Commencement: Downward movement of the arm and audible
command 'start'.
During: Audible command 'press' after motionless at the chest and
upward movement of the arm.
Completion: Backward movement of the arm and audible command
'rack'.
LIFTING STANDARDS REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ REFEREES
What are the names of the referees in a powerlifting competition?
Answer: Chief Referee or Centre Referee and two side referees.
◉ REFEREES
What should be in date for the referees? Answer: Their International
referee cards.
◉ REFEREES
Where should the referee cards be placed? Answer: On the Jury
table.
◉ REFEREES
, What is the responsibility of the Chief Referee? Answer: Giving the
necessary signals for all three lifts.
◉ REFEREES
What signals are required for the squat lift? Answer:
Commencement: Downward movement of the arm and audible
command 'squat'.
Completion: Backward movement of the arm and audible command
'rack'.
◉ REFEREES
What signals are required for the bench press lift? Answer:
Commencement: Downward movement of the arm and audible
command 'start'.
During: Audible command 'press' after motionless at the chest and
upward movement of the arm.
Completion: Backward movement of the arm and audible command
'rack'.
