The record must be set in competition – in either a 3 attempt or rising weight format.

One of 3 dumbells will be used – 

10 inch Eric DB – all women

12 inch Dohertys – all male attempts under 120kg

12 inch Mitko – all male attempts at or above 120kg

The attempt must be officiated by a registered AS referee

The dumbbell must be clearly locked out and controlled overhead. Referee will take extra care to ensure the rep is good, so as to leave no avenue for questioning later

The dumbbell must be dropped back to the mat in front under some level of control. If the DB is dropped behind the athlete, the rep will be taken away.

Grip shirts may be used in record attempts