1. The participant may use a belt. It should be worn over the tights.
2. The belt must be made of leather, vinyl or other non-stretchable material made of one or more layers glued and/or sewn together. 6.3. There must be no additional soft padding, inserts, fastenings or other elements made of any other material on the outside or inside of the belt.
4. The buckle must be attached to one end of the belt using buttons, rivets or sewing, ensuring safe use of the belt.
5. The belt may have a buckle with one or two metal teeth or a buckle with a special lever or ratchet lock.
6. It is permissible to place any inscriptions or drawings on the belt that are not offensive and do not discredit the sport. Permissible parameters of the belt for powerlifting and strength sports (Picture 5):
Picture 5 – Parameters of the belt for powerlifting and strength sports
— belt width (1) — maximum 10 cm;
— belt thickness in its main part (2) — maximum 13 mm;
— inner width of the buckle (3) — no more than 11 cm;
— outer width of the buckle (4) — maximum 13 cm;
— width of the tongue loop on the belt (5) – maximum 5 cm;
— the distance between the front end of the belt at the buckle and the far side of the tongue loop on the belt (6) – maximum 15 cm.