USA Weightlifting 2024/2025 Exam
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When teaching an athlete to MISS a lift, whether it is a snatch, clean, or
jerk there is an approach that is common to all three exercises: -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Push the barebell in the direction it is going as the athlete
moves themselves in the opposite direction
General rules and etiquette for the training area include: - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Never walk in front of an athlete that is lifting; limit any and all
distractions; discourage idle chatter that interferes with coaching
Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training: - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Full length sweatpants or tights; Stretchable form fitting clothinig that is
not restricting so the lifter can move freely
Describe a standard platform in terms of size, height and material: -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔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
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, the foot to slide during the jerk and provides solid footing when the feet are
placed in their final position for catching the bar.
How should platforms be maintained? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Nothing should
ever be on the platform except for the lifter and the barbell
Explain the benefits of weightlifting chalk: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔It allows for a
firm grip on the barbell while doing heavy lifting and it won't allow your
hands to slip up and down
Give 3 weightlifting etiquettes that the coach should insist upon his/her
athletes: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Never walk in front of another athlete that is
lifting; no idle chatter or distracting noise; earphones should be
discouraged so one can here the coach's commands
Describe the characteristics of a good weightlifting shoe: - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Weightlifting shoes are enclosed, reasonably lightweight, have a raised
heel, and are nonslip.
How should a lifter care for their hands to prevent callous tearing? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔It is appropriate for lifters to reduce the thickness of
calluses by using a pumice stone, to pare down the calluses. Use of non-
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When teaching an athlete to MISS a lift, whether it is a snatch, clean, or
jerk there is an approach that is common to all three exercises: -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Push the barebell in the direction it is going as the athlete
moves themselves in the opposite direction
General rules and etiquette for the training area include: - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Never walk in front of an athlete that is lifting; limit any and all
distractions; discourage idle chatter that interferes with coaching
Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training: - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Full length sweatpants or tights; Stretchable form fitting clothinig that is
not restricting so the lifter can move freely
Describe a standard platform in terms of size, height and material: -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔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
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY 1
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, the foot to slide during the jerk and provides solid footing when the feet are
placed in their final position for catching the bar.
How should platforms be maintained? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Nothing should
ever be on the platform except for the lifter and the barbell
Explain the benefits of weightlifting chalk: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔It allows for a
firm grip on the barbell while doing heavy lifting and it won't allow your
hands to slip up and down
Give 3 weightlifting etiquettes that the coach should insist upon his/her
athletes: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Never walk in front of another athlete that is
lifting; no idle chatter or distracting noise; earphones should be
discouraged so one can here the coach's commands
Describe the characteristics of a good weightlifting shoe: - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Weightlifting shoes are enclosed, reasonably lightweight, have a raised
heel, and are nonslip.
How should a lifter care for their hands to prevent callous tearing? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔It is appropriate for lifters to reduce the thickness of
calluses by using a pumice stone, to pare down the calluses. Use of non-
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