Lifting RAW what does it mean?

[CMAND21]

I know lifting raw is without using any b shirts or dead suits. Does it also mean no knee wraps? I assume a belt is ok.

[RedSpikeyThing]

This is the RAW federation slogan: "No Suits, No Shirts, No Wraps & No Drugs! This IS 100% RAW POWERLIFTING!"

And more detailed rules here: http://www.rawpowerlifting.com/pdf/rules.pdf

[Nik00117]

Wow those are some tough rules.

I can say this much my last max out attempt on deads would be dissquallifed took me three tries to get 315 up

[SaVvY]

for most people, when they say 'raw', there only meaning no suit, they could be using straps, and using a belt + wraps

when i say i lift 'raw', i mean i lift with no belt, wraps, straps, suits, nothing but me in some everyday clothes

[Guido]

I think raw is generally considered as you lifting the weight with no equipment that can add poundage to the lift.

[SW]

:withstupi me too

[WillKuenzel]

It depends on the federation these days. I think the general idea is nothing but a belt. No wraps, no suits, no shirts.

I have seen the term "raw" include belt and wraps, though.

[Dinosaur]

Raw is the only way to go in my book :thumbup:

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Only a belt is allowed for raw lifting:strong:


J.T. HALL
http://atlargenutrition.com/jt_hall.php

[Max Thunder]

To me, raw means I could have done it naked with the help of chalk only.

[Sexybeast777]

Raw is always the way to go, but a bench shirt can prevent injuries

[mikesbytes]

This is the RAW federation slogan: "No Suits, No Shirts, No Wraps & No Drugs! This IS 100% RAW POWERLIFTING!"

And more detailed rules here: http://www.rawpowerlifting.com/pdf/rules.pdf

Whats ment by Class I thru Class IV ?

[krboyd7]

Only a belt is allowed for raw lifting:strong:


J.T. HALL
http://atlargenutrition.com/jt_hall.php

No belts.... seriously!

[Guido]

Whats ment by Class I thru Class IV ?The Class system is a way to separate lifters by experience or ability levels. It's also a way to gauge your own level of strength in comparison to others of your weight and age group. Classes are usually delineated by total weight lifted for the Big 3 or for each lift.

[EvanH]

So using chalk is ok? I only use it for deads.

[Guido]

Yes chalk is okay.