Why do athletes wear white powder when lifting weights?

This white powder is called "magnesium carbonate", which is also commonly called "magnesium powder". Magnesium carbonate is very light and has strong moisture absorption. When athletes compete, their palms often sweat, which is very unfavorable for gymnasts and weightlifters.

Because the wet palm will reduce the friction, so that athletes can't hold the equipment, which not only affects the quality of movement, but also makes athletes fall off the equipment, causing mistakes and even injuries. Magnesium carbonate can absorb sweat from the palm and increase the friction between the palm and the instrument. In this way, athletes can hold the equipment tightly, which is conducive to improving the quality of action.

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Rules of weightlifting competition:

1, draw lots. At a technical meeting. The deputy referee will lead the recorder and the recorder to draw lots at one time according to the order book of the conference. The lottery determines the order in which athletes weigh themselves and the order in which they try to lift. When drawing lots, regardless of grades, the number of numbers will be determined according to the number of participating athletes.

2. weigh yourself. The athletes began to weigh themselves two hours before the game. The weighing time is 1 hour, which is regarded as abandonment.

3. Trial order. Try to lift the lightweight athletes first. When the weight of the first trial hoisting is equal, the order will be determined according to the sign number, and the smaller sign number will be hoisted first. In the second and third attempts, if the weights of the attempts are equal, they should be carried out in the order of the previous interviews.