Grease, water or other lubricants must not be applied to the thighs
Lifters may only touch the platform with their feet
Lifting the bar straight from squat to hang positions is not allowed
A "no lift" is declared if the bar stops at any point during "the clean",
its upward movement toward the shoulders, or the "snatch and jerk", the move toward arm's length
A "no lift" also results if the bar is placed on the chest before the lifter turns his or her elbows over
A "no lift" is declared if there is any effort from the shoulders during
the jerk
Any disability that prevents a lifter from extending his or her arms fully must be reported to the three referees and the jury before competition