performancedeadlift

1. The lifter shall face the front of the platform with the bar laid horizontally in front of the lifter's
     feet, gripped with an optional grip in both hands and lifted until the lifter is standing erect.

2. On completion of the lift the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the shoulders back.

3. The Chief Referee's signal shall consist of a downward movement of the arm and the audible
     command "down". The signal will not be given until the bar is motionless and the lifter is in the
     apparent finished position. If the bar is shaking when at the knee area, although not exactly pure,
     this is not a cause for failure.

3. Any raising of the bar or any deliberate attempt to do so will count as an attempt. Once the
     attempt has begun no downward movement is allowed until the lifter reaches the erect position
     with his knees locked. If the bar settles as the shoulders come back this should not be reason to
     disqualify the lift.

     Causes for disqualification of a Dead Lift

1. Any downward movement of the bar before it reaches the final position.

2. Failure to stand erect with shoulders back.

3. Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.

4. Supporting the bar on thighs during the performance of the lift. If the bar edges up the thighs but
     is not supported this is not reason for disqualification. The lifter should benefit in all decisions of
     doubt made by the referee.

5. Stepping backwards or forwards, although lateral movement of the foot or rocking feet between
     ball and heel is permitted.

6. Lowering the bar before receiving the Chief Referee's signal.

7. Allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control with both hands. i.e.
     releasing bar from palm of the hand.

8. Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under Rules of Performance.