USA WEIGHTLIFTING LE VEL 1

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USA WEIGHTLIFTING LE VEL 1

QUESTIONS WITH CORRE CT

ANSWERS

Question : 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.

Question : True or False, the lower back is arched on a snatch

deadlift?

Correct answer: True - The lower back is arched, torso stays

upright

Question : 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.

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Question : True or False, in the start position the athlete's

shins are leaning forward and are very close or lightly touching the bar?

Correct answer: True

Question : True or False, Athletes should begin with a warm-

up that is designed to raise the body temperature and reach levels of mobility that are beyond the athlete's current capabilities so we can increase their mobility.

Correct answer: False, the object is to raise the body

temperature and reach levels of mobility that are currently within the athlete’s capabilities.

Question : True or False, Weightlifting shoes are an important

piece of equipment that every lifter should own?

Correct answer: True, Weightlifting shoes are an important

piece of equipment that every lifter should own.

Question : True or false, when training athletes should wear: weightlifting shoes, straps and full-length sweatpants or tights

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Correct answer: False.

Question : 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

Question : 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

Question : 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

Question : Why teach and evaluate the front squat?

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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.

Question : 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.

Question : 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.

Question : What approach do we use when addressing

movement problems uncovered in the assessments?

Correct answer: Ground-up approach

Question : What are the four most basic and most efficient

positions when lifting a weight from the floor overhead?