Table 1.
An overview of the powerlifters bench press experience, personal best, national records and national/international medals in championships.
| Weight class | Years competing in bench press | Personal best in competition (kg) | National records | Medals in national championships | Participation in international championships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 kg | 4 | 130 | 5 | 4 | ||
| # | -82.5 kg | 8 | 240 | 3 | 3 | |
| -82.5 kg | 12 | 150 | 7 | |||
| -93 kg | 9 | 220 | ||||
| -93 kg | 4 | 217.5 | 2 | |||
| -93 kg | 4 | 132.5 | 1 | |||
| -93 kg | 4 | 245 | 9 | 5 | 1 | |
| -105 kg | 5 | 275 | 6 | 3 | 6 | |
| -105 kg | 4 | 215 | ||||
| -105 kg | 3 | 200 | ||||
| -120 kg | 4 | 220 | 1 | |||
| +120 kg | 1 | 192.5 | 1 |
significant difference between inclined and declined condition (p < 0.05).
* significant difference compared to all other conditions (p < 0.05).