THSPA Judges Test Questions Solved Correctly Latest Update 2025

THSPA Judges Test Questions Solved Correctly Latest Update 2025 1 Which of the following items are allowed by THSPA - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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: - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 10 Which of the following is an example for a "no lift" ruling during squat competition - Answers a. Any shifting of the feet laterally, backwards or forward, after the "Squat" signal but prior to the "Rack" command. b. Failure to assume an upright position with the legs in a stationary and stable position at the commencement and completion of the lift. c. Changing the position of the bar across the shoulders after the "Squat" signal, but prior to the "Rack" command. d. All of the above. 11 Support braces are allowed: - Answers 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 12 Which of the following is an automatic no-lift on Bench - Answers 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 13 Which of the following is a reason for disqualification of a squat attempt - Answ