Banned Equipment

TO MAKE THINGS SIMPLE AND TO SAVE TIME & WORRY. IF YOU DO NOT SEE IT LISTED HERE SPECIFICALLY, IT IS LEGAL. As New products come onto the market, they are evaluated for possible exclusion.

Page updated 01/11/21

This page covers specifically Lift Oriented Gear, For questions pertaining to personal equipment refer to the PERSONAL EQUIPMENT Page in the RPS Rulebook.

Wraps : No specific Manufacturer or brand is restricted . But composition is restricted!!! Wraps must be constructed in a SINGLE layer of material. Wraps that consist of 2  ( TWO ) or more Layers sewn together are forbidden in RPS Competition.

Bench Shirts for Single Ply or Multi Ply : As outlined in the Rulebook, Bench Shirts must be constructed of either Polyester, Denim or Canvas Material.

“Bench Shirts” wholly or partially constructed out of knee wrap material are now allowed in the Unlimited Division in RPS Competition.

“Slingshot” type apparatus (irregardless of Manufacturer) are forbidden in RPS Competition.

It has been determined that the “Bench Daddy” shirt is not legal in the unlimited divisions if it does not have sleeves that are attached to a chest plate, and if there are two layers of fabric, that they are not sewn together completely.

Squat Suits :  Other than Plies for Amateur & Pro Divisions, No specific Equipment or Manufacturer at this time