Progression of the bench press world record

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/progression-of-the-bench-press-world-record

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the IPF foundation year?The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) was established around 1973
2. What is the pre-ipf rule example?Elbow bandages were permitted before the IPF's formation but later outlawed

International Powerlifting Federation (IPF): The primary international governing body for the sport of powerlifting, establishing standardized rules and records.
Bench Press Shirt: A specialized, multi-ply garment designed to store and release elastic energy, aiding lifters in equipped bench press competitions.
Raw Bench Press: A bench press discipline performed with minimal supportive gear, typically limited to a singlet, belt, and wrist wraps, emphasizing natural muscular strength.
Equipped Bench Press: A bench press discipline that allows the use of supportive equipment, most notably bench press shirts, enabling lifters to achieve significantly higher weights.