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WPA Strict Curl Rules

1. The lifter shall face the front of the platform. The bar shall be held horizontally across the thighs with the hands palms of the hands facing outward and fingers gripping the bar. The feet shall be flat on the platform with the knees locked and arms fully extended. One foot may be in front of the other (legs staggered) as long as the knees are locked and feet are flat on the platform.

2. After removing the bar from the racks, the lifter must move backwards to establish his starting position. The lifter shall wait in the starting  position for the Head Referee's signal. The signal will be given once the lifter is motionless and the bar is properly positioned. The Head Referee's signal shall consist of an upward movement of the arm and the verbal command "curl".

3. Once the curl command is given the lifter must bring the bar up to the fully curled position (bar near chin or throat with palms facing backward). The knees must remain locked and the shoulders square or back throughout the entire lift.

4. At the completion of the lift, the knees shall be locked  and the shoulders square or back.

5. The legs and hips may not be used in any way for momentum to complete the lift.  Lifter may not lean back to assist in bringing the weight up. Any thrusting of the legs or hips for momentum is  not allowed.

6. When the lifter has reached the finished position the Head Referee's signal shall consist of a downward movement of the hand and the verbal command "down." The signal will not be given until the bar is held motionless and the lifter is in the apparent finished position.

7. When the bar is motionless, the Head Referee will give the signal to replace the bar. The signal to replace the bar will consist of a backward motion of the hand and the verbal command "rack."

8. Any rising of the bar or any deliberate attempt to do so will count as an attempt.

9. The Lifter may, at the Head Referee's discretion, be given an additional attempt at the same weight if failure in an attempt was due to an error by one or more of the loaders.

Causes for Disqualification of the Strict Curl

1. Any downward movement of the bar before it reaches the final position.
2. Leaning back to assist the lifter in raising the weight.
2. Failure to stand erect with the shoulders square or back at the completion of the lift.
3. Failure to, keep the knees locked and straight during the lift.
4. Stepping backward or any foot movement such as rocking the feet.
5. Lowering or racking the bar before receiving the Chief Referee's signal to do so.
6. Bouncing the bar off the thighs or bending the back to assist the lifter in starting the upward motion