USA Weightlifting Level 1 questions with correct answers
How do you assess the physical Readiness of an athlete for lifting? - Correct Answer-The overhead squat, the front squat, the snatch deadlift, and military press
Can any athlete begin weight training? - Correct Answer-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 ? - Correct Answer-Refer the athlete to a medical professional such as an MD or physical therapist
Why teach and evaluate the front squat? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-
True - The lower back is arched, torso stays upright
What approach do we use when addressing movement problems uncovered in the assessments? - Correct Answer-Ground-up approach
What are the four most basic and most efficient positions when lifting a weight from the floor overhead? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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. - Correct Answer-The start position
Power Position - Correct Answer-Bring the bar into contact with the upper thighs (Clean), or hips (Snatch)
Power Position - Correct Answer-Bring the bar into contact with the upper thighs (Clean), or hips (Snatch)
Explosive Extension - Correct Answer-The legs punch powerfully against the floor, driving the body and the bar up, causing the lifter to rise onto the toes and momentarily leave the ground. Reposition feet upon landing to receive the bar on the shoulders or overhead.
How do you assess the physical Readiness of an athlete for lifting? - Correct Answer-The overhead squat, the front squat, the snatch deadlift, and military press
Can any athlete begin weight training? - Correct Answer-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 ? - Correct Answer-Refer the athlete to a medical professional such as an MD or physical therapist
Why teach and evaluate the front squat? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-
True - The lower back is arched, torso stays upright
What approach do we use when addressing movement problems uncovered in the assessments? - Correct Answer-Ground-up approach
What are the four most basic and most efficient positions when lifting a weight from the floor overhead? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-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. - Correct Answer-The start position
Power Position - Correct Answer-Bring the bar into contact with the upper thighs (Clean), or hips (Snatch)
Power Position - Correct Answer-Bring the bar into contact with the upper thighs (Clean), or hips (Snatch)
Explosive Extension - Correct Answer-The legs punch powerfully against the floor, driving the body and the bar up, causing the lifter to rise onto the toes and momentarily leave the ground. Reposition feet upon landing to receive the bar on the shoulders or overhead.
