Weightlifting is a sport built around structure. Weight classes exist to create fair competition and to allow athletes of different body types and sizes to express strength on a level playing field. While that system works well in theory, choosing the right weight class in practice is not always straightforward.
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Traveling for a USA Weightlifting (USAW) competition isn’t like going on vacation.
You’re juggling weigh-ins, session timing, nerves, and the emotional roller coaster that is the snatch.