Can a lifter wear wrist wrap loops over their thumb or finger while lifting?

Wrist wraps in powerlifting are used to provide support and stabilize the wrist joint during lifts. The rules set forth by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) specify that wrist wraps must be worn in a way that does not create a loop over the thumb or fingers. Allowing such loops could potentially create an advantage or alter the mechanics of the lift in ways that are not permitted by the rules.

When verifying compliance with the wrist wrap regulations, the overall intent is to ensure fairness and safety for all lifters. The ban on looping wraps over the thumb or fingers is rooted in maintaining a consistent lifting technique and preventing any undue mechanical advantage that could arise from using the wraps inappropriately.

In this context, wearing the wrist wrap loops over the thumb or fingers could hinder the lifter’s ability to conform to the standards intended by the IPF and could compromise the integrity of the competition. Therefore, the correct understanding is that it is not allowed for lifters to wear their wrist wrap loops over their thumb or fingers while lifting.