1. It is strictly forbidden to use oil, ointments or other lubricants on the athlete’s body, tights or other equipment to reduce friction of the bar when lifting it. Only baby powder, talc, magnesia or rosin may be used.
2. It is prohibited to enter the platform in shoes with soles made of any type of adhesive materials (this applies to any type of adhesive inserts in the sole, steel or other teeth, sandpaper pads, etc.).
3. It is prohibited to apply rosin or magnesia to the soles of shoes, or to wet them with sweet water or soda with sugar. Wetting the soles with water is permitted.
4. It is prohibited to use any substances to treat the equipment, to clean the bar, bench press or platform, except for those used as sterilizing agents.