How should a lifter conduct themselves during a lift?

How should a lifter conduct themselves during a lift?

• A. The lifter may coach themselves from the bench.
• B. The lifter must follow commands, avoid coaching from the platform, and maintain safety and control.
• C. The lifter can request coaching from spotters during the lift.
• D. The lifter can disregard commands if they feel ready.

Answer: (B)

During a lift, the lifter is governed by the referees’ commands and must stay in control of the lift at all times. The safest, fairest competition relies on those commands being followed precisely, without outside coaching from the bench or from the platform. The lifter should rely on their own preparation and the official signals to start, continue, and finish the attempt. Coaching during the lift from spotters or others is not permitted, and ignoring or bypassing the commands undermines safety and judging consistency. Coaching can occur before the attempt or between attempts, but once the lift begins, obedience to the commands and maintaining safety and control are the expectations.

During a lift, the lifter is governed by the referees’ commands and must stay in control of the lift at all times. The safest, fairest competition relies on those commands being followed precisely, without outside coaching from the bench or from the platform. The lifter should rely on their own preparation and the official signals to start, continue, and finish the attempt. Coaching during the lift from spotters or others is not permitted, and ignoring or bypassing the commands undermines safety and judging consistency. Coaching can occur before the attempt or between attempts, but once the lift begins, obedience to the commands and maintaining safety and control are the expectations.