THSPA Judges Test Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
1
Support braces are allowed: - CORRECT ANSWER-a. When approved only by
the head meet judge
b. On the ankle only
c. When approved by the meet director.
d. On the wrist only
2
Which of the following is an automatic no-lift on Bench - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
If the lifters ring fingers are less than 32 inches apart on the bench press bar
b. If the back spotter is a coach or team mate and talks to the lifter while on the
platform in the process of lifting
c. Lifter extends the bar to the finish position after the press command
d. Lifter racks the bar after the "rack command
,3
Which of the following is a reason for disqualification of a squat attempt -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. The bar is in a horizontal position before the squat
command is given.
b. The squatter makes an attempt before the squat command is given.
c. The squatter's legs are not in a stationary and stable position prior to the squat
command.
d. Spotters assisting to rack bar after command is given.
4
All of these costume violations should cause a lifter to receive a "no lift" EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Double layer suit or double layer shirt
b. A visible Tattoo
c. A lifting belt that is 6" wide
d. Sliding shorts under a suit
5
Which of the following is a cause for a "red light" ruling in bench - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. The lifter moves their feet during the lift.
b. The lifter "Bounces" the bar off their chest.
, c. The bar stops during the attempt
d. All of the above.
6
If a lifter's attempt is mis-loaded too heavy but the attempt is a succesful, the
lifter will be granted: - CORRECT ANSWER-a. An immediate re-attempt.
b. A no lift ruling.
c. A re-attempt at the end of the round.
d. A successful lift at the mis-loaded weight.
7
During an attempt on the bench press, the press command will be given when
which of the following takes place - CORRECT ANSWER-a. A lifter touches his
torso
b. Two seconds after the bar is held motionless across the torso
c. There is no verbal command during bench
d. A lifter holds the bar motionless on his torso
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Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
1
Support braces are allowed: - CORRECT ANSWER-a. When approved only by
the head meet judge
b. On the ankle only
c. When approved by the meet director.
d. On the wrist only
2
Which of the following is an automatic no-lift on Bench - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
If the lifters ring fingers are less than 32 inches apart on the bench press bar
b. If the back spotter is a coach or team mate and talks to the lifter while on the
platform in the process of lifting
c. Lifter extends the bar to the finish position after the press command
d. Lifter racks the bar after the "rack command
,3
Which of the following is a reason for disqualification of a squat attempt -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. The bar is in a horizontal position before the squat
command is given.
b. The squatter makes an attempt before the squat command is given.
c. The squatter's legs are not in a stationary and stable position prior to the squat
command.
d. Spotters assisting to rack bar after command is given.
4
All of these costume violations should cause a lifter to receive a "no lift" EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Double layer suit or double layer shirt
b. A visible Tattoo
c. A lifting belt that is 6" wide
d. Sliding shorts under a suit
5
Which of the following is a cause for a "red light" ruling in bench - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. The lifter moves their feet during the lift.
b. The lifter "Bounces" the bar off their chest.
, c. The bar stops during the attempt
d. All of the above.
6
If a lifter's attempt is mis-loaded too heavy but the attempt is a succesful, the
lifter will be granted: - CORRECT ANSWER-a. An immediate re-attempt.
b. A no lift ruling.
c. A re-attempt at the end of the round.
d. A successful lift at the mis-loaded weight.
7
During an attempt on the bench press, the press command will be given when
which of the following takes place - CORRECT ANSWER-a. A lifter touches his
torso
b. Two seconds after the bar is held motionless across the torso
c. There is no verbal command during bench
d. A lifter holds the bar motionless on his torso
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