USA WEIGHTLIFTING LEVEL 1 EXAM |LATEST
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How do you assess the physical Readiness of an athlete for lifting?
The overhead squat, the front squat, the snatch deadlift, and military
press
Can any athlete begin weight training?
No, not all athletes can begin weightlifting progressions from day one. An
assessment should be done by the coach to grasp a general idea of what
the athlete’s current ability
What do you do when an athlete (new or experienced) has pain present
with the movements or prior injury history ?
Refer the athlete to a medical professional such as an MD or physical
therapist
Why teach and evaluate the front squat?
To make sure the athlete has the flexibility of the shoulders, wrists, torso
and hips to maintain the correct "racked" position used in clean
progressions.
Why evaluate the overhead squat?
To make sure the athlete has the flexibility of the shoulders, torso and
hips to maintain the overhead squat position that is used in snatch
progressions.
Why evaluate the military press?
, To make sure the athlete has the flexibility to assume the correct
overhead position and movement pattern of the jerk.
True or False, the grip on a snatch deadlift is the same grip as overhead
squat?
True - On a snatch deadlift, the athlete should use the same grip as
overhead squat.
True or False, the lower back is arched on a snatch deadlift?
True - The lower back is arched, torso stays upright
What approach do we use when addressing movement problems
uncovered in the assessments?
Ground-up approach
What are the four most basic and most efficient positions when lifting a
weight from the floor overhead?
1. Power position 2. (Explosive)Extension 3. Catch 4. Recovery
True or False, there are times during the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk where
an athlete's feet will leave the ground as a result of explosive power
production?
True - There are times during the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk where one's
feet will leave the ground as a result of explosive power production, but
lifters should be taught to get their feet back on the ground
immediately.
Name the position: The athletes prepare to lift the bar from the
platform.
UPDATED 2026/2027 |A COMPLETE SOLUTION
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |GET IT
100% CORRECT |GRADED A+
How do you assess the physical Readiness of an athlete for lifting?
The overhead squat, the front squat, the snatch deadlift, and military
press
Can any athlete begin weight training?
No, not all athletes can begin weightlifting progressions from day one. An
assessment should be done by the coach to grasp a general idea of what
the athlete’s current ability
What do you do when an athlete (new or experienced) has pain present
with the movements or prior injury history ?
Refer the athlete to a medical professional such as an MD or physical
therapist
Why teach and evaluate the front squat?
To make sure the athlete has the flexibility of the shoulders, wrists, torso
and hips to maintain the correct "racked" position used in clean
progressions.
Why evaluate the overhead squat?
To make sure the athlete has the flexibility of the shoulders, torso and
hips to maintain the overhead squat position that is used in snatch
progressions.
Why evaluate the military press?
, To make sure the athlete has the flexibility to assume the correct
overhead position and movement pattern of the jerk.
True or False, the grip on a snatch deadlift is the same grip as overhead
squat?
True - On a snatch deadlift, the athlete should use the same grip as
overhead squat.
True or False, the lower back is arched on a snatch deadlift?
True - The lower back is arched, torso stays upright
What approach do we use when addressing movement problems
uncovered in the assessments?
Ground-up approach
What are the four most basic and most efficient positions when lifting a
weight from the floor overhead?
1. Power position 2. (Explosive)Extension 3. Catch 4. Recovery
True or False, there are times during the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk where
an athlete's feet will leave the ground as a result of explosive power
production?
True - There are times during the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk where one's
feet will leave the ground as a result of explosive power production, but
lifters should be taught to get their feet back on the ground
immediately.
Name the position: The athletes prepare to lift the bar from the
platform.
