Are you curious about which weightlifting category suits you best? This quiz will delve into your experience, strength level, and training preferences to find the best match for you!
1. How long have you been weightlifting consistently?
3-5 years
Less than a year
More than 5 years
1-2 years
2. What are your primary goals with weightlifting?
Preparing for a specific competition
Increasing overall strength
Building muscle size and definition
Improving my fitness and general health
3. How often do you train each week?
Every day
5-6 times a week
3-4 times a week
1-2 times a week
4. Which lifts do you prefer to focus on?
A mix of various exercises including cardio
Squat, bench press, and deadlift
Isolation exercises and hypertrophy-focused lifts
Snatch and clean and jerk
5. How would you rate your strength in key lifts (e.g., squat, bench press, deadlift)?
Average for my weight class
Above average for my weight class
I'm not sure
Significantly above average for my weight class
6. Which statement best describes your approach to diet and nutrition?
My diet varies a lot and I don't focus much on nutrition
I try to eat healthily but don’t follow a specific diet
I eat healthily but I'm not overly strict
I follow a very strict diet to maximize performance and aesthetics
7. Do you use a lifting belt?
No, but I’m considering it
Occasionally
No, never felt the need
Yes, regularly
8. How do you approach recovery and rest days?
I take rest days as needed but don’t have a specific recovery plan
I don’t focus much on recovery and just keep pushing through
I usually just take a day off when I feel sore or tired
I prioritize recovery with specific techniques and nutrition
9. Are you currently following a specific training program?
Yes, a very specialized and detailed program
No, I just lift based on how I feel each day
Yes, but it’s relatively flexible
No, I’m not sure where to start with a program
10. What motivates you to keep lifting?
Competing and breaking personal records
Having fun and enjoying the process
Building muscle and aesthetics
Staying fit and healthy
11. What's your approach to cardio?
I include it regularly as part of my routine
I’m not a fan of cardio
I do it occasionally
I rarely or never include it
12. How do you integrate mobility exercises into your routine?
Never, I don’t think they’re necessary
I include mobility exercises occasionally
Rarely, only when I feel tight or sore
I always do a full mobility routine before lifting
13. Do you consider yourself more of a competitive lifter or lifting for fun and fitness?
