THSPA Judges Test EXAM NEWEST 2026
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS||
NEWEST!!
1
Which of the following items are allowed by THSPA -CORRECTANSWER a. Ammonia
capsules.
b. Powder.
c. Chalk.
d. Oil, grease, and other lubricants.
2
What command signal is given by the head referee once the bar is at rest on the lifter's
chest -CORRECTANSWER a. Press
b. Bench
c. Rack
d. Lift
3
Which judges are responsible for determining if a bar stopped on the way up during a
deadlift attempt -CORRECTANSWER a. The head judge only
b. The side judges only
,c. All three of the judges are responsible.
4
The following is allowed at a THSPA meet: -CORRECTANSWER a. Chalk on the
shoulders and buttocks
b. Head slapping by a coach or teammate
c. Baby powder on the thighs
d. Sniffing of ammonia capsules
5
A lifter successfully completes a bench press attempt and receives red lights by the
judges. Which of the following could be a reason for disqualification of the attempt -
CORRECTANSWER a. The lifter pressed the bar in a continuous motion to lock out
after the press command was given.
b. The lifter locking his arms out simultaneously.
c. The lifter changing his elected hand position during the attempt.
d. The lifter unlocked his elbows after the rack command was given.
6
Which of the following is a cause for a "no lift" ruling in squat -CORRECTANSWER a.
Failure to observe the chief referee's signals and commands.
b. Double bouncing or more than one recovery attempt at the bottom of the lift.
c. Any shifting of the feet laterally, backwards, or forward during the lift.
, d. All of the above.
7
Which of the following is a dress code violation -CORRECTANSWER a. Briefs without
legs
b. Socks over the calf
c. Briefs with legs
d. Thumb loops on Wristwraps
8
Which of the following is a cause for disqualification of a Squat attempt -
CORRECTANSWER a. The top surface of the leg at the hip joint is lower than the top of
the knee cap.
b. The lifters heel rising and returning to initial position
c. Misloading of the bar.
d. Contact of the elbows or upper arms with the legs.
9
A lifter may use elasticized knee braces -CORRECTANSWER a. under his wraps
b. as long as they are 12" in length or less and not in combination with wraps
c. over his wraps
d. never
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS||
NEWEST!!
1
Which of the following items are allowed by THSPA -CORRECTANSWER a. Ammonia
capsules.
b. Powder.
c. Chalk.
d. Oil, grease, and other lubricants.
2
What command signal is given by the head referee once the bar is at rest on the lifter's
chest -CORRECTANSWER a. Press
b. Bench
c. Rack
d. Lift
3
Which judges are responsible for determining if a bar stopped on the way up during a
deadlift attempt -CORRECTANSWER a. The head judge only
b. The side judges only
,c. All three of the judges are responsible.
4
The following is allowed at a THSPA meet: -CORRECTANSWER a. Chalk on the
shoulders and buttocks
b. Head slapping by a coach or teammate
c. Baby powder on the thighs
d. Sniffing of ammonia capsules
5
A lifter successfully completes a bench press attempt and receives red lights by the
judges. Which of the following could be a reason for disqualification of the attempt -
CORRECTANSWER a. The lifter pressed the bar in a continuous motion to lock out
after the press command was given.
b. The lifter locking his arms out simultaneously.
c. The lifter changing his elected hand position during the attempt.
d. The lifter unlocked his elbows after the rack command was given.
6
Which of the following is a cause for a "no lift" ruling in squat -CORRECTANSWER a.
Failure to observe the chief referee's signals and commands.
b. Double bouncing or more than one recovery attempt at the bottom of the lift.
c. Any shifting of the feet laterally, backwards, or forward during the lift.
, d. All of the above.
7
Which of the following is a dress code violation -CORRECTANSWER a. Briefs without
legs
b. Socks over the calf
c. Briefs with legs
d. Thumb loops on Wristwraps
8
Which of the following is a cause for disqualification of a Squat attempt -
CORRECTANSWER a. The top surface of the leg at the hip joint is lower than the top of
the knee cap.
b. The lifters heel rising and returning to initial position
c. Misloading of the bar.
d. Contact of the elbows or upper arms with the legs.
9
A lifter may use elasticized knee braces -CORRECTANSWER a. under his wraps
b. as long as they are 12" in length or less and not in combination with wraps
c. over his wraps
d. never
