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Eric Spoto 327.5kg (722lbs) Bench Press World Record

^ his elbows weren't locked out at the start or end of the lift, surprised that passed in the IPF...
 
Darkoz said:
How do they measure this?
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Beats me. It's not in the technical rules, just in a guide I was given. The example of 15 is probably about what you see in Cieri's bench. The example of 5 looked completely straight. Not too many judges are that forgiving and expect completely locked elbows. I suppose someone more experienced than myself could clarify better.
 
Reminds me of the argument regarding torso angle in the squat that occurred here ~12 months ago

But I digress,
Nice bench Eric
 
El Freako said:
All subjective unfortunately. The pause is barely perceptible in my opinion, if there at all. It passed in Spoto's fed but considering the pauses used in these WR attempts I highly doubt it would pass in the IPF. I only bring this up now because we are arguing the definition of IPF rules.
Dennis Cieri NAPF 2012 Championships World Record Bench Presses - YouTube
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How is it subjective?

Its objective....

You must have the bar motionless....... Which it was. Thats your objective.

The length of time is irrelevant.

If the rule book stated that the bar must be motionless for 1 second I'd agree with you.... But it doesnt.

I cant possibly see how the rule can be subjective.
 
The bar is in contact with the chest for a while but it doesn't look "motionless" to me
 
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