33 Weightlifting Quiz Questions with Answers (Trivia)

33 weightlifting quiz questions with answers, covering the snatch, the clean and jerk and the great lifters. Reveal each answer, or read the key at the end.

Every question has three options and keeps the correct one behind a button, so you can keep score honestly. If you would rather read the whole set of weightlifting trivia questions and answers at once, the key under the scoring table lists all 33 in order. The rule and technique questions work as a gym quiz for a training group, and the history questions about weightlifting suit a quiz night.

1. In Olympic weightlifting, which lift is performed first?

A) Clean and Jerk
B) Snatch
C) Deadlift

2. In which year did women's weightlifting debut at the Olympic Games?

A) 1992
B) 2000
C) 2008

3. In which year was weightlifting added to the Olympics?

A) 1896
B) 1912
C) 1920

4. What signal does a referee give when a lift is judged good?

A) A white light
B) A red light
C) A green flag

5. How long is a men's Olympic barbell?

A) 1.8 meters
B) 2.2 meters
C) 2.6 meters

6. What does ‘PR’ stand for in weightlifting?

A) Power Ratio
B) Personal Record
C) Progressive Resistance

7. What is the most common grip used for the snatch?

A) Hook grip
B) Overhand grip
C) Mixed grip

8. Which of these lifts is NOT contested at the Olympic Games?

A) Snatch
B) Clean and jerk
C) Deadlift

9. Which strength sport, rather than weightlifting, contests the squat, bench press and deadlift?

A) Strongman
B) Powerlifting
C) CrossFit

10. What is the technique used in weightlifting where the athlete jerks the barbell overhead?

A) Hang snatch
B) Power clean
C) Push jerk

11. In Olympic weightlifting, what decides which category an athlete competes in?

A) Height
B) Body weight
C) Age

12. What is the bottom position of a squat called?

A) The pit
B) The hole
C) The pocket

13. Which of the following is not a type of grip used in weightlifting?

A) Supinated grip
B) Pronated grip
C) Underwater grip

14. What does ‘AMRAP’ stand for in weightlifting?

A) As Many Reps As Possible
B) All Muscles Remain Active
C) Another Major Record Attained

15. Which legendary weightlifter completed a “Double Grand Slam” by winning the World Championships and Olympic gold medals in both the 60 kg and 67.5 kg weight categories?

A) Naim Süleymanoğlu
B) Pyrros Dimas
C) Vasiliy Alekseyev

16. What is the term used for lifting the barbell from the ground to the shoulders in one motion?

A) Clean
B) Jerk
C) Snatch

17. Which weightlifting technique is characterized by the lifter jumping or shifting their feet out wide to maintain balance?

A) Power jerk
B) Split jerk
C) Push press

18. How many referees judge each lift in an international competition?

A) Two
B) Three
C) Five

19. In which country was the first international weightlifting competition held in 1891?

A) Germany
B) England
C) France

20. Which weightlifting accessory helps lifters maintain proper wrist alignment and provides support during heavy lifts?

A) Weightlifting belt
B) Lifting straps
C) Wrist wraps

21. How many attempts does a lifter get at each lift in an Olympic weightlifting competition?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4

22. What separates the snatch from the clean and jerk?

A) The bar is lifted only to the shoulders
B) The bar is lifted with one hand
C) The bar travels from floor to overhead in one movement

23. What is an athlete's competition result in Olympic weightlifting based on?

A) The best snatch only
B) The average of all six attempts
C) The best snatch added to the best clean and jerk

24. Which lift was dropped after 1972, leaving weightlifting with just two lifts?

A) The clean and press
B) The one-hand snatch
C) The deadlift

25. What must a lifter do at the end of a lift for the referees to award it?

A) Step backward off the platform
B) Lower the bar slowly to the floor
C) Hold the bar overhead motionless with arms and legs straight

26. At which Olympic Games did weightlifting return after being absent since 1904?

A) 1912 Stockholm
B) 1920 Antwerp
C) 1928 Amsterdam

27. In weightlifting, what does the acronym ‘CJ’ stand for?

A) Complete Jerk
B) Clean and Jerk
C) Continuous Jumps

28. What is the most important rule when learning how to lift heavy weights?

A) Proper form
B) Repetition
C) Speed

29. Which body governs Olympic weightlifting worldwide?

A) The International Weightlifting Federation
B) The International Powerlifting Federation
C) The International Olympic Committee

30. Who was the first male weightlifter to win gold medals in three different Olympics?

A) Pyrros Dimas
B) Naim Süleymanoğlu
C) Halil Mutlu

31. Which of the following is not a weight class in Olympic weightlifting for men?

A) 73 kg
B) 94 kg
C) 109 kg

32. Who was the first weightlifter to clean and jerk over triple body weight?

A) Naim Süleymanoğlu
B) Vasily Alekseyev
C) Anatoly Pisarenko

33. What accessory is used by weightlifters to prevent the barbell from slipping out of their hands during heavy lifts?

A) Lifting straps
B) Chalk
C) Grip pads

Results

# of Correct Answers	Percentage Range	Label	Description
0-	0-49%	Weight WeaklingArmchair Athlete	You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game!
-	50-64%	Lift LearnerRookie Runner	Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time.
-	65-79%	Barbell BeginnerMidfield Maestro	Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work.
-	80-94%	Strength SpecialistAll-Star Striker	Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with.
-33	95-100%	Weightlifting WarriorLegendary Champion	Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds!

Weightlifting Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key

Every question in this weightlifting quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of weightlifting trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.

#	Question	Answer
1	In Olympic weightlifting, which lift is performed first?	B) Snatch
2	In which year did women's weightlifting debut at the Olympic Games?	B) 2000
3	In which year was weightlifting added to the Olympics?	A) 1896
4	What signal does a referee give when a lift is judged good?	A) A white light
5	How long is a men's Olympic barbell?	B) 2.2 meters
6	What does ‘PR’ stand for in weightlifting?	B) Personal Record
7	What is the most common grip used for the snatch?	A) Hook grip
8	Which of these lifts is NOT contested at the Olympic Games?	C) Deadlift
9	Which strength sport, rather than weightlifting, contests the squat, bench press and deadlift?	B) Powerlifting
10	What is the technique used in weightlifting where the athlete jerks the barbell overhead?	C) Push jerk
11	In Olympic weightlifting, what decides which category an athlete competes in?	B) Body weight
12	What is the bottom position of a squat called?	B) The hole
13	Which of the following is not a type of grip used in weightlifting?	C) Underwater grip
14	What does ‘AMRAP’ stand for in weightlifting?	A) As Many Reps As Possible
15	Which legendary weightlifter completed a "Double Grand Slam" by winning the World Championships and Olympic gold medals in both the 60 kg and 67.5 kg weight categories?	A) Naim Süleymanoğlu
16	What is the term used for lifting the barbell from the ground to the shoulders in one motion?	A) Clean
17	Which weightlifting technique is characterized by the lifter jumping or shifting their feet out wide to maintain balance?	B) Split jerk
18	How many referees judge each lift in an international competition?	B) Three
19	In which country was the first international weightlifting competition held in 1891?	B) England
20	Which weightlifting accessory helps lifters maintain proper wrist alignment and provides support during heavy lifts?	C) Wrist wraps
21	How many attempts does a lifter get at each lift in an Olympic weightlifting competition?	B) 3
22	What separates the snatch from the clean and jerk?	C) The bar travels from floor to overhead in one movement
23	What is an athlete's competition result in Olympic weightlifting based on?	C) The best snatch added to the best clean and jerk
24	Which lift was dropped after 1972, leaving weightlifting with just two lifts?	A) The clean and press
25	What must a lifter do at the end of a lift for the referees to award it?	C) Hold the bar overhead motionless with arms and legs straight
26	At which Olympic Games did weightlifting return after being absent since 1904?	B) 1920 Antwerp
27	In weightlifting, what does the acronym 'CJ' stand for?	B) Clean and Jerk
28	What is the most important rule when learning how to lift heavy weights?	A) Proper form
29	Which body governs Olympic weightlifting worldwide?	A) The International Weightlifting Federation
30	Who was the first male weightlifter to win gold medals in three different Olympics?	B) Naim Süleymanoğlu
31	Which of the following is not a weight class in Olympic weightlifting for men?	B) 94 kg
32	Who was the first weightlifter to clean and jerk over triple body weight?	A) Naim Süleymanoğlu
33	What accessory is used by weightlifters to prevent the barbell from slipping out of their hands during heavy lifts?	B) Chalk

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FAQ

How many questions are in this weightlifting quiz?

There are 33. Each question gives you three options, and the correct answer sits behind the reveal button under the question.

Where can I find the weightlifting trivia questions and answers together?

The answer key near the bottom of the page lists all 33 questions with their correct answers in order, so a full round can be checked in one go.

Are these weightlifting quiz questions hard?

They are mixed. Gym vocabulary and the two Olympic lifts are covered early, while the competition rules, equipment specifications and champions later on are aimed at people who follow the sport.

Can I use these questions for a gym or club quiz?

Yes. Read out the question and the three options, let everyone write down a letter, then work through the answer key at the end and count the correct ones.

What is a good score on this weightlifting quiz?

Anything over half is a strong result. The scoring table under the last question turns your total into a rank, from Weight Weakling at the bottom to Weightlifting Warrior at the top.

What are the two Olympic weightlifting lifts?

The snatch, in which the bar travels from the floor to overhead in one movement, and the clean and jerk, in which it goes to the shoulders first and is then driven overhead. The snatch is always contested first.

What is the difference between weightlifting and powerlifting?

Weightlifting contests the snatch and the clean and jerk, both explosive overhead lifts. Powerlifting contests the squat, the bench press and the deadlift, where the bar never goes overhead.