USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Course

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2-day course
  • In-person or online courses available
  • Covers how to coach Olympic lifts
  • Covers technique and program design
  • Teaches weightlifting progressions
  • Helps beginners learn highly technical exercises
  • Written exam at the end of the course
  • Recertified through an annual online exam
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USA Weightlifting Certification (2024): From an Olympic Weightlifter

USA Weightlifting Certification (2024): From an Olympic Weightlifter's Perspective

Author: Caine Wilkes, OLY, USAW-L1
Looking to get into coaching lifters? See if a USA Weightlifting Certification is right for you in our review. Read the full review.

Pros & Cons

What we like ...
  • Course specific to Olympic weightlifting
  • In-person or online courses available
  • Inexpensive for a certification
  • Recognized by the USOPC
What needs improvement ...
  • Exclusive to USA Weightlifting members
  • Recertification is only an online exam

Product Summary

Specs

Course Length

2 days

Exam Format

Written or online, multiple-choice

Price

$549

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      Summary

      If you’re interested in becoming a weightlifting coach, the most specific course you can take for Olympic weightlifting is the USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Course. The course is 2 days long and blends hands-on learning with lectures to go over the technical aspects of the Olympic lifts, as well as lifting safety and program design. A participant must pass a written exam at the end of the course to earn their certification.