What is required for an attempt to be valid?

For an attempt to be valid, the lifter must make the lift successfully. This means that the lifter has to complete the lift according to the technical rules and standards outlined by the powerlifting federation. Successful completion involves lifting the weight from the starting position to the designated finishing position without any faults, and the lift must be executed in a manner that adheres to all specific criteria, such as body position, technique, and timing.

Successful lifts are crucial in powerlifting competitions because only those that fulfill the requirements will count towards the lifter’s total score. Even if a lifter used the appropriate equipment or adjusted their gear correctly, if they do not successfully execute the lift, it will not be considered a valid attempt. Moreover, the validity of an attempt does not depend on the lifter achieving their maximum weight or finishing in a specific ranking, but solely on whether the lift was completed successfully as defined by the rules of the sport.