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Stupid lifting rules
These are some lifting rules that cramp my grouch glands—that is if they are all still rules. I don’t always keep up with these things.
The first one on my hate list is that a lifter cannot press out a jerk. Why not? This takes the premium off strength and favors technique. I would be inclined to give the lifter an additional 10 lbs. if he or she could press out a jerk.
The second one is a that a lifter cannot accidentally move a foot during a bench press. Don’t see how that would help a lift at all.
Third one is uneven extension of the arms during a bench press. Again, it would just make the lift more difficult.
Fourth is taking a step at the end of a dead lift. I would say, as long as the lifter doesn’t walk out the door and whack my car, it is ok.
This is all just me, of course.