Which action constitutes a Yellow Card bench press infraction described as an act to aid the lifter after the bar has been motionless on the chest?

Which action constitutes a Yellow Card bench press infraction described as an act to aid the lifter after the bar has been motionless on the chest?

• A. Heaving or sinking the bar after it has been motionless on the chest in such a way as to aid a lifter
• B. Failure to observe the chief referee signals
• C. Any change in the lifting position during the lift, such as raising movement of head, shoulders or head with the bench, or lateral movement of hands on the bar
• D. Contact with the lifters feet or its supports

Answer: (A)

This question tests recognition of a rule about aiding the lifter after the bar has paused on the chest. Once the bar is motionless, any movement intended to help the lifter finish the press is prohibited. Heaving or sinking the bar in that moment is exactly an attempt to assist, which is why this action fits as the Yellow Card infraction. The bar is being manipulated to aid the lifter rather than allowing the lifter to complete the lift with their own effort. The other options describe different rule issues—like failing to observe signals, moving the body during the lift in a way that changes position, or contacting the lifter’s feet—situations that don’t involve providing post-pause assistance to complete the lift.

This question tests recognition of a rule about aiding the lifter after the bar has paused on the chest. Once the bar is motionless, any movement intended to help the lifter finish the press is prohibited. Heaving or sinking the bar in that moment is exactly an attempt to assist, which is why this action fits as the Yellow Card infraction. The bar is being manipulated to aid the lifter rather than allowing the lifter to complete the lift with their own effort.

The other options describe different rule issues—like failing to observe signals, moving the body during the lift in a way that changes position, or contacting the lifter’s feet—situations that don’t involve providing post-pause assistance to complete the lift.