Elite and Open Men’s Division Rules

Elite Open Men (Single-ply Bench Press Only): Any male lifter who has benched higher than the following in any and all sanctioned contests in any federation will be in the Elite division. Lifters may set state records in Elite Open and lift in other divisions EXCEPT Open Men.  Please note the limits for entering Elite Open Men and the

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The WABDL now offers separate Single Ply and Double Ply bench shirt divisions

The World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters is the first exclusive single lift federation in the world. The WABDL now offers separate Single Ply and Double Ply bench shirt divisions. Please, see the Official WABDL Rule Book  regarding these divisions.

Membership Cards and Weigh-Ins

You are reminded that you must have a current card by weigh-ins in order to compete in a contest. If in doubt, purchase a new card and if it turns out you don’t need it, you will receive a refund. If you don’t have a current card, you will not be in the meet results,

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