USA Weightlifting Level 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed 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. The start position Power Position Bring the bar into contact with the upper thighs (Clean), or hips (Snatch) Power Position Bring the bar into contact with the upper thighs (Clean), or hips (Snatch) Explosive Extension 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. Decent under the barbell The athlete bends the legs to jump under the bar. To facilitate this, they must stay “active" against the bar. The trapezius muscles are shrugging the shoulders upward and the arms are beginning to bend to pull the lifter downward under the bar. Receiving position (snatch) The lifter aggressively meets the bar by dropping the hips and pulling under the bar with the trapezius muscles and arms, pushing up against the bar to lock it at arm’s length. Receiving position (clean) The lifter aggressively meets the bar, receiving it above the clavicles, descending into the low squat position while working to rapidly tighten the torso. Keep the elbows up, and absorb the downward pressure from the bar with the legs to stop the motion of the bar. Finish position (snatch finish)