USA Weightlifting Level 1 questions with correct
answers
1. How do you assess the physical Readiness of an athlete for lifting?: The overhead
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squat, the front squat, the snatch deadlift, and military press
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2.Can any athlete begin weight training?: No, not all athletes can begin weightlift- ing
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progressions from day one. An assessment should be done by the coach to grasp a
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general idea of what the athlete's current ability
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3. What do you do when an athlete (new or experienced) has pain present with
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the movements or prior injury history ?: Refer the athlete to a medical
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professional such as an MD or physical therapist
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4. Why teach and evaluate the front squat?: To make sure the athlete has the
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flexibility of the shoulders, wrists, torso and hips to maintain the correct "racked"
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position used in clean progressions.
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5. Why evaluate the overhead squat?: To make sure the athlete has the flexibility of the
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shoulders, torso and hips to maintain the overhead squat position that is used in snatch
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progressions.
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6. Why evaluate the military press?: To make sure the athlete has the flexibility to
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assume the correct overhead position and movement pattern of the jerk.
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7. True or False, the grip on a snatch deadlift is the same grip as overhead squat?:
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True - On a snatch deadlift, the athlete should use the same grip as overhead
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squat.
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8. True or False, the lower back is arched on a snatch deadlift?: Tru back is e - The
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arched, torso stays upright
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9. What approach do we use when addressing movement problems uncovered in the
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assessments?: Ground-up approach
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10.What are the four most basic and most efficient positions when lifting a weight
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from the floor overhead?: 1. Power position 2. (Explosive)Extension 3. Catch 4.
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Recovery
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, 11.True or False, there are times during the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk where an
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athlete's feet will leave the ground as a result of explosive power produc- tion?: True
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- There are times during the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk where one's feet will leave the
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ground as a result of explosive power production, but lifters should be taught to get
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their feet back on the ground immediately.
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12.Name the position: The athletes prepare to lift the bar from the platform.: -
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The start position
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