Page "Powerlifting" Paragraph 104

Although the lifts are always the squat, bench press and deadlift as events, different federations have different rules and different interpretations of the rules, leading to a myriad of variations.

Differences arise on the equipment eligible, clothing, drug testing and aspects of allowable technique.

The Anti Drug Athletes United ( ADAU ) and 100 % Raw Federation allow no supportive gear to be worn by the lifter while the IPF, AAU, NASA, U. S. A. P. L, Iron Boy and the ADFPF only allow a single-ply tight polyester squat suit, deadlift suit and bench shirt, wraps for knees and wrists, and a belt.

Other federations, such as the APF, APA, IPA, SPF, WPC and WPO, allow opened or closed back bench shirts, multi-ply gear, and a wide array of gear materials such as canvas, denim, polyester etc.