For a flight of three lifters, how does the time extension at the end of each round compare to a flight of 4 lifters?

In powerlifting competitions, the structure of lifting flights impacts the timing and scheduling of attempts. For a flight of three lifters, the time extension at the end of each round is set to accommodate the competition's pace and allow adequate rest and preparation for each lifter.

When there are three lifters in a flight, the total time allocated for each lifter's turn and the subsequent rest includes the lifters waiting in line. The organization ensures that lifters have enough opportunity to prepare and recover between their turns; thus, the time extension for a flight of three generally allows each lifter slightly more time than that of a flight of four.

With a flight of four lifters, the time taken to manage each lift is slightly compressed due to the higher number of participants. Consequently, lifters may experience shorter rest periods between their lifts, as the competition moves at a different pace to accommodate the additional lifter.

The extra time accounted for at the end of each round in a flight of three compared to a flight of four is critical to ensuring that each lifter can adequately prepare for their attempts without feeling rushed. Therefore, a time extension of three minutes at the end of each round for a flight of three lifters serves to provide this necessary balance