USA WEIGHTLIFTING UPDATED
EXAMS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
/PASS GUIDE/GUARANTEED
PASS
1. A key component to pulling under the barbell into the receiving
position is to; - ANS ✅✅-use the contraction of the trapezius muscles
to pull the body under even as the barbell is
2. being pulled up.
3. A key point in the "starting" position of a lift is that; - ANS ✅✅-The
shoulders are never 'set' behind the barbell
4. As the barbell passes the knee; - ANS ✅✅-The feet are flat on the
platform
5. Clean & Jerk - ANS ✅✅-
6. Describe a standard platform in terms of size, height and material: -
ANS ✅✅-In the USA, this is typically a surface that is 8'x8'. It is
generally made out of wood and stands 1.5" to 3" high. It must be
completely flat, level and have a non-slippery surface, but should allow
for the foot to slide during the jerk and provides solid footing when the
feet are placed in their final position for catching the bar.
7. Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training: - ANS
✅✅-Full length sweatpants or tights; Stretchable form fitting clothinig
that is not restricting so the lifter can move freely
, 8. Describe the 4 most common errors when performing a Power Snatch
from the Power Position - ANS ✅✅-Balance (On toes too soon) , Back
Whip/Hip Thrust (Excessive lean back) Early bending of the arms, Poor
Catch Position
9. Describe the characteristics of a good weightlifting shoe: - ANS ✅✅-
Weightlifting shoes are enclosed, reasonably lightweight, have a raised
heel, and are nonslip.
10. Describe the Transition Process a coach would use to move an
athlete from the Power Snatch or Power Clean to a full Snatch or full
Clean from the floor. - ANS ✅✅-Lifters generally proceed to learn the
squat snatch or clean by warming up with power snatches, or cleans
with a moderate weight, each rep immediately followed by an
overhead squat or front squat.. Then the lifter tries to catch the bar
progressively lower in the power snatch, or clean until, over a series of
reps, sets or workouts, the lifter is catching the bar in the full squat
position
11. During the jerk drive, from the power position: - ANS ✅✅-Lifter
explodes upward against the bar by pushing against the floor and
extending the legs and there is generally a slight upward rise on the
toes;
12. Explain 5 statements concerning flexibility as it relates to
weightlifting - ANS ✅✅-only muscles that have been warmed up
through a general or specific warm-up be stretched;
13. gradual increases on the range of motion are achieved during
stretching and no sudden moves into the full range of motion are
attempted;
EXAMS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
/PASS GUIDE/GUARANTEED
PASS
1. A key component to pulling under the barbell into the receiving
position is to; - ANS ✅✅-use the contraction of the trapezius muscles
to pull the body under even as the barbell is
2. being pulled up.
3. A key point in the "starting" position of a lift is that; - ANS ✅✅-The
shoulders are never 'set' behind the barbell
4. As the barbell passes the knee; - ANS ✅✅-The feet are flat on the
platform
5. Clean & Jerk - ANS ✅✅-
6. Describe a standard platform in terms of size, height and material: -
ANS ✅✅-In the USA, this is typically a surface that is 8'x8'. It is
generally made out of wood and stands 1.5" to 3" high. It must be
completely flat, level and have a non-slippery surface, but should allow
for the foot to slide during the jerk and provides solid footing when the
feet are placed in their final position for catching the bar.
7. Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training: - ANS
✅✅-Full length sweatpants or tights; Stretchable form fitting clothinig
that is not restricting so the lifter can move freely
, 8. Describe the 4 most common errors when performing a Power Snatch
from the Power Position - ANS ✅✅-Balance (On toes too soon) , Back
Whip/Hip Thrust (Excessive lean back) Early bending of the arms, Poor
Catch Position
9. Describe the characteristics of a good weightlifting shoe: - ANS ✅✅-
Weightlifting shoes are enclosed, reasonably lightweight, have a raised
heel, and are nonslip.
10. Describe the Transition Process a coach would use to move an
athlete from the Power Snatch or Power Clean to a full Snatch or full
Clean from the floor. - ANS ✅✅-Lifters generally proceed to learn the
squat snatch or clean by warming up with power snatches, or cleans
with a moderate weight, each rep immediately followed by an
overhead squat or front squat.. Then the lifter tries to catch the bar
progressively lower in the power snatch, or clean until, over a series of
reps, sets or workouts, the lifter is catching the bar in the full squat
position
11. During the jerk drive, from the power position: - ANS ✅✅-Lifter
explodes upward against the bar by pushing against the floor and
extending the legs and there is generally a slight upward rise on the
toes;
12. Explain 5 statements concerning flexibility as it relates to
weightlifting - ANS ✅✅-only muscles that have been warmed up
through a general or specific warm-up be stretched;
13. gradual increases on the range of motion are achieved during
stretching and no sudden moves into the full range of motion are
attempted;
