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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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