[I 4m Legend]

A geuss this is a noob wuestion but I've never competed. what is considered an official bench press during competition. Is it touch chest or upper stomach and up? Any references would be awesome. A rule stating what an official rep would be appreciated.
Also asking because I saw a video with I think Kennedy having a board on his stomach that went accross above his chest. It look strange but he didn't touch his body with the bar.

[WaRz0n3]

The video you saw was him training with boards. this is a common method of training.

The bar must touch and become motionless on the chest and then the bar must be pushed in a constant upwards movement.

Your ass must stay on the bench and also there are a few other caviats depending on the competition like you feet must stay on the ground or you can't lift your head.

[roccodart440]

An old video but here is a legit bench press. THis tis the 1st meet I ever did. Funny. I thought I was strong then. LOL

http://www.ironasylumgym.com/videos/...mfarina365.wmv

[B A]

depends what federation you lift in as to what the rules are
most federations now say the bar must touch no lower than the base of your chest and the start of your sturnum how long it stays there for before you get the signal to press (this rule changes its sometimes at your own descretion) depends on the ref or federation rules but normaly it should only be a second but some refs have a warped sense of humour.
feet and head possition is once again down to the federation rules IPF is feet flat on floor with no movement and head on bench while WPC/GPC/WPO etc the head can be raised and feet right back to give a greater arch with fet up on the ball of the foot not flat on floor, check the rules of which ever federation you decide to lift with.

[Pain=Gains]

The hold competitions at my gym all the time and one of the big rules there is that you have to pause at your chest that helps eliminate the infamous chest bounce

[mabo]

The guys have pretty much covered it, but take a look at the IPF rulebook if you're interested: IPF Technical Rulebook

It's widely considered one of the stricter federations.

[roccodart440]

SSA allows a blast sirt in the raw division.

[QuinnBW]

hey rocco, lets get a new video

[I 4m Legend]

Originally Posted by mabo

The guys have pretty much covered it, but take a look at the IPF rulebook if you're interested: IPF Technical Rulebook

It's widely considered one of the stricter federations.

thanks a lot. that was exactly what I was looking for.

[roccodart440]

Originally Posted by QuinnBW

hey rocco, lets get a new video

Ask and ye shall recieve. http://www.ironasylumgym.com/videos/111707jimfarina.wmv

[mr_bhana]

great! you made it look so easy

[hollywood44]

uh lol just bring it to the chest and push back up

[hollywood44]

it really dedication to woek out and get big but stick to it