IPF Referee Quiz Questions andAnswers Latest
IPF Referee Quiz Questions andAnswers
Latest
Question 1
What are the lifts in an IPF powerlifting competition?
Correct Answer
Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Question 2
What are the commands for squat?
Correct Answer
Squat (with a downward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the starting position
is not correct after 5 seconds
Question 3
What are the commands for bench press?
Correct Answer
Start (with a downward movement of the arm)
Press (with an upward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the starting position
is not correct after 5 seconds
Question 4
What are the commands for deadlift?
Correct Answer
Down (with a downward movement of the arm)
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Question 5
What are the possible reasons for a red card for the squat?
HINT - there is 1
Correct Answer
1 - not hit depth - top surface of legs and the hip joint needs to be lower than the
top of knees
Question 6
What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the squat?
HINT - there are 2
Correct Answer
1 - Knees weren't locked at the commencement or completion of the lift
2 - Double bouncing or downward movement during the ascent
Question 7
What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the squat?
HINT - there are 7
Correct Answer
1 - Stepped backwards, forwards or moved feet laterally
2 - Skipped command
3 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
4 - Elbows supported on knees
5 - Dropped/dumped the bar
6 - Failed to comply with any requirements in the general description of the lift
7 - Incomplete lift
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Question 8
What are the possible reasons for a red card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 2
Correct Answer
1 - Didn't touch on chest (or touched belt)
2 - Elbow wasn't at depth (underside of elbow joint must be level with or lower than
top of shoulder joint)
Question 9
What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 2
Correct Answer
1 - Downward movement (of the whole bar) during pressing
2 - Elbows were not locked
Question 10
What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 8
Correct Answer
1 - Sinking bar after the bar has been motionless
2 - Skipped commands
3 - Change in position (head raise, shoulders or buttocks movements, lateral
movement of hands)
4 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
5 - Contact of lifter's feet with bench or support
6 - Deliberate hit between bar and supports to make it easier
7 - Failure to comply with any requirements in the general description of the lift
8 - Incomplete lift
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IPF Referee Quiz Questions andAnswers
Latest
Question 1
What are the lifts in an IPF powerlifting competition?
Correct Answer
Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Question 2
What are the commands for squat?
Correct Answer
Squat (with a downward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the starting position
is not correct after 5 seconds
Question 3
What are the commands for bench press?
Correct Answer
Start (with a downward movement of the arm)
Press (with an upward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the starting position
is not correct after 5 seconds
Question 4
What are the commands for deadlift?
Correct Answer
Down (with a downward movement of the arm)
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Question 5
What are the possible reasons for a red card for the squat?
HINT - there is 1
Correct Answer
1 - not hit depth - top surface of legs and the hip joint needs to be lower than the
top of knees
Question 6
What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the squat?
HINT - there are 2
Correct Answer
1 - Knees weren't locked at the commencement or completion of the lift
2 - Double bouncing or downward movement during the ascent
Question 7
What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the squat?
HINT - there are 7
Correct Answer
1 - Stepped backwards, forwards or moved feet laterally
2 - Skipped command
3 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
4 - Elbows supported on knees
5 - Dropped/dumped the bar
6 - Failed to comply with any requirements in the general description of the lift
7 - Incomplete lift
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Question 8
What are the possible reasons for a red card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 2
Correct Answer
1 - Didn't touch on chest (or touched belt)
2 - Elbow wasn't at depth (underside of elbow joint must be level with or lower than
top of shoulder joint)
Question 9
What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 2
Correct Answer
1 - Downward movement (of the whole bar) during pressing
2 - Elbows were not locked
Question 10
What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 8
Correct Answer
1 - Sinking bar after the bar has been motionless
2 - Skipped commands
3 - Change in position (head raise, shoulders or buttocks movements, lateral
movement of hands)
4 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
5 - Contact of lifter's feet with bench or support
6 - Deliberate hit between bar and supports to make it easier
7 - Failure to comply with any requirements in the general description of the lift
8 - Incomplete lift
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