Catalyst Athletics Weightlifting Levels

CATALYST ATHLETICS WEIGHTLIFTING LEVELS

LEVEL 1 NOVICE

The Level 1 / Novice classification represents lifters who have recently taken up weightlifting and are still developing technically and physically, and likely have flexibility limitations as well.

LEVEL 1 MEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

56 62 69 77 85 94 105 105+

42 47 52 58 64 71 78 85

50 56 62 69 76 85 93 101

67 75 83 93 102 114 125 136

59 66 73 81 90 100 109 119

92 103 114 127 140 156 171 186

LEVEL 1 WOMEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

48 53 58 63 69 75 75+

24 27 29 32 35 38 42

30 34 37 41 44 48 53

42 48 51 57 62 67 74

35 40 43 47 51 56 62

54 61 66 73 79 86 95

All figures are in kilograms

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LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE

The Level 2 / Intermediate classification is based on a bodyweight snatch for men and a 75% bodyweight snatch for women. These lifters have some training experience but are still refining their lifting technique and developing their strength base and possibily flexibility.

LEVEL 2 MEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

56 62 69 77 85 94 105 105+

56 62 69 77 85 94 105 110

67 74 82 92 101 112 125 131

90 99 110 123 136 150 168 176

79 87 97 108 119 132 147 154

123 136 151 169 186 206 230 241

LEVEL 2 WOMEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

48 53 58 63 69 75 75+

36 40 44 47 52 56 60

46 51 56 59 66 71 76

64 71 78 83 92 99 106

53 59 65 69 77 83 88

82 91 100 106 118 127 136

All figures are in kilograms

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LEVEL 3 ADVANCED

The Level 3 / Advanced classification is based on the average of the bottom 3 finishers at the 2010 American Open. Lifters in this category are fairly technically proficient and strong, but are still developing and refining and may still lack technical consistency.

LEVEL 3 MEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

56 62 69 77 85 94 105 105+

77 85 95 101 111 117 132 146

91 101 113 121 132 139 157 174

123 136 152 162 177 187 212 234

108 119 133 142 156 164 186 205

168 186 208 222 243 256 290 320

LEVEL 3 WOMEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

48 53 58 63 69 75 75+

40 51 56 60 62 66 70

51 64 72 75 78 84 88

71 90 100 105 109 117 123

59 75 83 88 91 98 103

91 115 128 135 140 150 158

All figures are in kilograms

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LEVEL 4 NATIONAL

The Level 4 / National classification is based on the average totals of the top 3 finishers at the 2010 US National Championships. Lifters at this level have well-ingrained technique and good strength bases.

LEVEL 4 MEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

56 62 69 77 85 94 105 105+

86 96 116 132 134 142 153 164

102 115 138 157 160 170 183 195

137 154 185 211 215 228 245 262

120 129 163 185 188 200 215 230

188 211 254 289 294 312 336 359

LEVEL 4 WOMEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

48 53 58 63 69 75 75+

55 65 73 77 83 91 93

69 83 92 98 106 115 117

97 115 129 137 147 161 164

81 96 107 114 123 134 137

124 148 165 175 189 206 210

All figures are in kilograms

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LEVEL 5 WORLD

The Level 5 / World classification represents the lower level of international competition. These lifters have established consistent technique optimal for themselves and reached excellent strength levels.

LEVEL 5 MEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

56 62 69 77 85 94 105 105+

109 121 137 150 154 160 169 184

129 143 163 179 184 190 201 219

174 193 219 240 247 256 270 294

152 169 192 211 216 224 237 258

238 264 300 329 338 350 370 403

LEVEL 5 WOMEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

48 53 58 63 69 75 75+

73 80 89 92 98 109 115

93 101 111 117 124 139 146

129 141 155 163 173 193 204

108 118 129 136 144 161 170

166 181 199 209 222 248 261

All figures are in kilograms

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LEVEL 6 ELITE

The Level 6 / Elite classification is based on the average totals of the top 3 finishers at the 2010 World Championships. This category represents the very best of the sport in terms of both technique and strength.

LEVEL 6 MEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

56 62 69 77 85 94 105 105+

130 144 159 168 172 183 190 202

157 173 186 200 210 219 224 244

210 231 252 269 279 293 302 326

184 203 221 236 244 257 265 285

287 317 345 368 382 402 414 446

LEVEL 6 WOMEN Bodyweight

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Back Squat

Front Squat

Total

48 53 58 63 69 75 75+

90 94 102 109 114 130 135

117 119 131 134 140 160 176

161 166 182 190 198 226 243

135 138 151 158 165 189 202

207 213 233 243 254 290 311

All figures are in kilograms

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