USA WEIGHTLIFTING LEVEL 1
What are the benefits of front and back squats in a strength program?
To develop leg strength, coordination and balance in a low squat position.
What are the benefits of Clean and Snatch pulls in a strength program?
To improve the strength and power of the pulling muscles
What are the benefits of Presses in a strength program?
Useful for athletes who have no experience with lifting weights overhead.
Key elements of a training log
1. The date and time. 2. the exercises performed 3.the weights actually lifted. 4.
Name of workout if necessary.
Intermediate lifters program training goals
refine skills, individualize their technique, improve weak points and increasing
strength & power.
Advanced lifters program training goals
primary / improving performance. secondary/ minor refinements in technique
and efficiency
Beginning lifters program training goals
, Learn fundamental technical skills, build a base level of fitness and improve
flexibility as needed
How many days in a week should an athlete train?
The body needs time to adjust to training. A three day per week program
generally provides appropriate training and rest.
The true goal for beginner and intermediate athletes
To provide a training stimulus that improves the athlete's skill and strength.
How do you safely drop the barbell after a lift?
At the end of a successful lift, the bar should always be dropped in front of the
lifter in a controlled manner from waist height.
True or False, Weightlifting shoes are an important piece of equipment that every
lifter should own?
True, Weightlifting shoes are an important piece of equipment that every lifter
should own.
The ideal clothing and gear for a lifter
Weightlifting shoes, wear full-length sweatpants or tights.
True or false, when training athletes should wear: weightlifting shoes, straps and
full-length sweatpants or tights
False.
Are straps recommended by USAW?
What are the benefits of front and back squats in a strength program?
To develop leg strength, coordination and balance in a low squat position.
What are the benefits of Clean and Snatch pulls in a strength program?
To improve the strength and power of the pulling muscles
What are the benefits of Presses in a strength program?
Useful for athletes who have no experience with lifting weights overhead.
Key elements of a training log
1. The date and time. 2. the exercises performed 3.the weights actually lifted. 4.
Name of workout if necessary.
Intermediate lifters program training goals
refine skills, individualize their technique, improve weak points and increasing
strength & power.
Advanced lifters program training goals
primary / improving performance. secondary/ minor refinements in technique
and efficiency
Beginning lifters program training goals
, Learn fundamental technical skills, build a base level of fitness and improve
flexibility as needed
How many days in a week should an athlete train?
The body needs time to adjust to training. A three day per week program
generally provides appropriate training and rest.
The true goal for beginner and intermediate athletes
To provide a training stimulus that improves the athlete's skill and strength.
How do you safely drop the barbell after a lift?
At the end of a successful lift, the bar should always be dropped in front of the
lifter in a controlled manner from waist height.
True or False, Weightlifting shoes are an important piece of equipment that every
lifter should own?
True, Weightlifting shoes are an important piece of equipment that every lifter
should own.
The ideal clothing and gear for a lifter
Weightlifting shoes, wear full-length sweatpants or tights.
True or false, when training athletes should wear: weightlifting shoes, straps and
full-length sweatpants or tights
False.
Are straps recommended by USAW?
