Which action would be a deadlift disqualification?

Which action would be a deadlift disqualification?

• A. Gripping the bar with one hand.
• B. Lowering the bar before the signal.
• C. Using a reverse grip.
• D. Looking away from the bar.

Answer: (B)

In a deadlift, the lift is not finished until the judges issue the down signal after the bar is locked out and the lifter is stable. The lifter must keep the bar under control and cannot lower it until that signal is given. Lowering the bar before the signal directly violates this procedure, which is why it would be a disqualification. The other options don’t inherently involve violating the timing of the lift: grip variations and where you look don’t automatically break the rule about the down signal, and while some grips may be less common or recommended for safety, they don’t by themselves trigger the disqualification in this scenario.

In a deadlift, the lift is not finished until the judges issue the down signal after the bar is locked out and the lifter is stable. The lifter must keep the bar under control and cannot lower it until that signal is given. Lowering the bar before the signal directly violates this procedure, which is why it would be a disqualification.

The other options don’t inherently involve violating the timing of the lift: grip variations and where you look don’t automatically break the rule about the down signal, and while some grips may be less common or recommended for safety, they don’t by themselves trigger the disqualification in this scenario.