Russian bench press: regulations and rules

Russian bench press, the standards and rules of which were formulated in 2000, has become an independent sport. Although more recently, it was just a strength exercise that was performed in training. The first competitions in this sport were held in May 2000.

What is Russian bench press?

This is the lifting of the bar in the supine position the maximum number of times without the use of special equipment. Participants are divided into age groups, the weight of the lifting bar in competitions called "Russian Bench Press" depends on this. Standards regulate weight lifting from 55 to 150 kg. Women can take part in competitions.

Russian bench press: competitions

Competition organizers can choose from several competition options.

"Baker's dozen". All athletes take turns in three trips to weight. The weight is chosen by them independently. As a result, at least 8 and no more than 13 repetitions are included in the standings. In addition, all participants have the right to change the weight of the bar in each subsequent approach, both up and down. As a result of the competition, the athleticism coefficient is calculated. The tonnage lifted in all three approaches is summarized and divided by the weight of the competitor himself. If as a result there are two athletes with the same coefficient, then the winner is the one who managed to lift more weight.

"Classic Russian bench press." Each participant has one trip, where he must make as many lifts of the bar of a certain weight. He chooses the nomination on his own. Not less than 8 repetitions are counted.

"Press Marathon". Three approaches to a certain weight should be performed by all athletes, they choose the weight themselves. In each approach, at least 8 repetitions are counted. At the end of the competition, the athleticism coefficient is calculated, as in "The Devil's Dozen."

Russian bench press: standards

The title of CCM is given at regional and city competitions. The title of MC can be obtained only at the championships of the country, but on the condition that among the judges there are at least two with qualifications. MSMK is obtained only at international competitions. Below are the standards adopted since January 1, 2013.

The Russian bench, the standards of which periodically change, however, as in any sport, has become very popular, since no equipment is needed for training, the competitions are very spectacular, there are no age restrictions, and weight lifting to the limit of its capabilities is not required.