New event .. New Sport
BODYLIFTING
The real Gym Sport
Event 1.Chinning:
One chance, as many repetitions one can do as per correct method and rules.
Event 2: Parallel Bar Dips:
One Chance, as many repetitions one can do as per correct method and rules.
The total correct repetitions of both the event are counted and the result is declared.
History
Every where there are various types of sports, certain are dedicated to power and certain are dedicated to stamina and endurance. In sports like weightlifting, power lifting and strength lifting the emphasis is given to lift weight for one single repetition. There are sports for lifting weight to maximum capacity with one repetition . Every body knows about hazard to exerting for these almost isometric moments. There is no question of criticizing these sports rather we respect these sports discipline.
The benefit of sport BODYLIFTING above all the sports is tremendous like.
* Easy event
* No heavy weight or equipment required
* Life long apparatus and no wear and tear
* No special Dress or costumes
* Recommended for the kids and ladies also
* Builds and strengthens complete upper body
* Increases Natural pulling and pushing power
* Can be done in Gyms, Gymnastic floor and children parks
* Good for Cardio and power benefits*
* Minimal chances of injuries
* No vertebral compression or strain
* NO NEED OF DRUGS AS THESE EVENTS DO NOT NEED EXPLOSIVE POWER, BUT NEEDS ENDURANCE AND REPETITIVE POWER WHERE THERE IS NO ROLE OF STEROIDS.
* And many more benefits ……………………………… [let us know about you views and experience about the sport].
Weight Group:
Men Below: 55kg, 62kg, 69kg, 76kg, 83kg, 90kg, 100kg, and above 100kg.
Women : Below 48kg, 55kg, 62kg, 69kg, 76kg, 85kg, above 85kg
Veteran : 40+,45+ 50+55+ 60+65+
Men: below 70 Kg …. below 80kg … 90kg and above 90kg
Women: below 55kg … below 65kg … below 75 kg and above 75kg
Handicapped: Below 55kg, And above 55kg.
THE RULES:
Referee: There are four referees
1, Counting Referee, who will hold the mike and count every repetition whether it is correct or incorrect. Even the slight repetitive movement will also be counted. He will sit on the dais in front of apparatus where he will watch the complete movements without any obstacle.
2, Three referees, one will stand in the center just behind the apparatus and the other two will stand on both the sides of the apparatus. They will stand in such as way that they will not obstruct the public and counting referee’s view.
3, Three referees will carefully watch every repetition and count the wrong repetition without consulting each other during the body lifter is performing the event. When the event is over the central referee will add the wrong repetition observed by the three referees and divide by three to calculate the average wrong repetitions. Than the counting referee is informed about the number of wrong repetition. The counting referee deducts the wrong repetition from the total repetition counted and correct repetition score are announced and recorded.
The Events:
Chinning:
A, It is done by hanging from a single bar with both hands not more than 82cm. apart with palm facing out side. The person must hang still with his Elbows locked and arms straight. At this position the counting judge say start and the body lifter start chinning repetitions.
B, The chinning is complete when the person brings his/her nose, lips and chin close to the bar.The chinning is considered completed where the shoulder joint line crosses the elbow joint line. The lower part of the triceps is above the elbow joint line while going down he will have to open up and lock his/her Elbow joint.
C, During the movement the person is not allowed to swing. The bodylifter is not allowed to stop for more than 5 seconds between the repetitions and that too not more than 2 times.
D, During the chinning movement person is not allowed to get support from any of the parts of the chinning apparatus. During the Chinning movement person is not allowed to shift his/her hands from one point to the other.
E, During the chinning movement, while hanging the person is allowed to take rest or pause for not more than five seconds. The middle/back referee will start counting from one to five, when he finds the body lifter is just hanging for rest or pause. If the Body lifter does not start the movement within the five count [five seconds] then the referees are liable to deduct one repetition per five count from the total. If the body lifter takes pause more than fifteen counts then the central referee will stop the person to perform more repetition in the event.
Parallel bar dips:
Parallel bar dips:
A, It is done by hanging from a Parallel bar with both hands with palm facing inside. The person must hang still with his Elbows locked and arms straight. At this position the counting judge say start and he bodylifter starts Dipping repetitions.
B, The Dipping is complete when the person brings his/her chest at the level of parallel the bar. The side judges keep their eye on the triceps, elbows and shoulder joint. The movement is complete when the shoulder joint goes lower to the level of elbow joint tip. While going up he will have to open up and lock his/her Elbow joint.
C, During the movement the person is not allowed to swing. The bodylifter is not allowed to stop for more than 5 seconds between the repetitions and that too not more than 2 times.
D, During the Dipping movement person is not allowed to get support from any of the parts of the Dipping apparatus. During the Dipping movement person is not allowed to shift his/her hands from one point to the other.
‘E, During the Dipping movement, while hanging the person is allowed to take rest or pause for not more than five seconds. The middle referee will start counting from one to five, when he finds the body lifter is just hanging for rest or pause. If the Body lifter does not start the movement within the five count [five seconds] then the referees are liable to deduct one repetition per five count from the total. If the body lifter takes pause more than fifteen counts [seconds] then the central referee will stop the person to perform more repetition in the event.
The Equipment:
The Equipment:
The bodylifting equipment is very simple the standing strong square / round pipes are vertically erected on the balanced stand 24’’ apart and the height of the chinning bar is 8 feet and the parallel bar is 4.6 feet. The apparatus is provided with foot stair for climbing to both the bars for performing the action of the exercises without jumping to the bars.
Or both the equipment can be separate as chinning bar and parallel bar which are available in the Gyms, gymnastic rooms or children parks.
General Rules:
1, The competitor is given one chance on each apparatus.
2, The Chinning is first to be performed, and Parallel bar dips is performed after the chinning of all the competitors of the group is over.
3, The Chest numbers are issued in order of convenience.
4, The competitor dress is sandow or sleeveless shirt and short or tight slacks.
5, The bodylifter is not allowed to stop for more than 5 seconds between the repetitions and that too not more than 2 times.
6, Polio ridden or other types of handicapped persons are not included in the general categories, but they can compete in the special categories for handicapped.
7. In case of equal total of lifts among bodylifters , the winner is heavier on the bases of recorded body weight during the weighing in
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