Russian press: standards and regulations

The Russian press, the norms and rules of which were formulated in 2000, became an independent sport. Although more recently it was just a power exercise that was carried out in training. The first competitions in this sport were held in May 2000.

What is the Russian press?

This is the raising of the bar in the prone position for the maximum number of times without using special equipment. Participants are divided into age groups, the weight of the lifted bar in the competition called "Russian press" depends on this. The regulations regulate weight lifting from 55 to 150 kg. Women can take part in competitions.

Russian Press: Competitions

Organizers of competitions can choose several variants of carrying out of competitions.

"Baker's dozen". All athletes take turns to perform three campaigns to weight. Weight is chosen by them independently. As a result, at least 8 and no more than 13 repetitions are included in the credit. In addition, all participants have the right to change the weight of the bar in each next approach, both in the large and in the smaller direction. As a result of the competition, the coefficient of athleticism is calculated. The total tonnage, raised in all three approaches, is summed up and is divided by the weight of the participant himself. If as a result there are two athletes with the same odds, then the winner is the one who managed to raise more weight.

"Classic Russian press". Each participant has one campaign, where he must make as many as possible lifts of the bar of a certain weight. Nomination he chooses independently. Counts at least 8 repetitions.

"The life marathon". Three approaches to a certain weight must be fulfilled by all athletes, they choose the weight themselves. In each approach, no less than 8 repetitions are counted. At the end of the competition, the coefficient of athleticism is calculated, as in The Devil's Dozen.

English press: specifications

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

The Russian press, the norms of which change from time to time, however, like in any sport, became very popular, as for the classes there is no need for any equipment, the competitions are very spectacular, there are no age restrictions, and heavy lifting is not required at the limit of its capabilities.