What exactly do I need to do during the deadlift competition?
When it is your turn to lift, you will enter the platform area. The head judge will tell the loaders what weight to put on the bar. While the bar is being loaded you can make final adjustments to yourself or equipment and chalk you hands, if desired, in the chalk box. The head judge will announce “The bar is loaded”. After the bar is loaded you will enter the platform and prepare to deadlift. The head judge will raise his hand and you can begin when you are ready. Pick the bar up to the upright and locked position with your shoulders back and hold until the head judge lowers his hand. At that time set the bar down in a controlled manner.
