How To Pick Your Competition Weight Class In Olympic Weightlifting

Whether you’re brand new to Olympic weightlifting or are a seasoned veteran training for Nationals, if you have dreams of competing it is critical to know your competition weight class. The International Weightlifting Federation announced the highly anticipated change to the male and female weight classes and for Olympic weightlifters around the world, the decision to go up a weight class or down has been left in question.

In response to our athletes at California Strength being faced with the same question, we came up with a solution. We have analyzed six key parameters to provide you with the weight class category that is best for you. Take this quiz to receive your personalized and detailed Weight Class recommendation from USAW Senior International Coach Dave Spitz himself!

Sports and CompetitionDavid SpitzJuly 10, 2018IWF, International Weightlifting Federation, Weight Classes, Weight Loss, Cutting Weight, Bulk, Weight Gain, Competition, American Open, American Open Series, Weightlifting, Snatch, Clean & Jerk, American Open 3, QuizComment