GK Quiz on Powerlifting: Think You Know Powerlifting? Take This GK Quiz to Find Out!

Powerlifting is an intense and exciting strength sport that tests athletes to their limits in the three main lifts of the squat, bench press and deadlift. Whether you’re a powerlifter aspiring to succeed or just a fan of the sport, testing your knowledge with a quiz is a great way to gain insight into the history, rules and records of weightlifting. Here’s a quiz about weightlifting to challenge your general knowledge!

1. What is the maximum number of attempts per lift in a weightlifting competition?

A) 2

B) 3

C) 4

D) 5

Answer: A)

2. In which country did the sport of powerlifting originate?

A) England

B) Russia

C) United States

D) Canada

Answer: C)

3. Which weightlifting federation hosts the annual World Weightlifting Championships?

A) International Weightlifting Federation (IPF)

B) World Weightlifting Association (WPA)

C) United States Weightlifting Association (USPA)

D) British Weightlifting Association (UKPA)

Answer: A)

4. What term is used to describe a failed attempt in weightlifting?

A) Miss

B) No elevator

C) Red light

D) Foul

Answer: B)

5. Which weightlifting federation is considered the largest weightlifting federation in the world?

A) British Weightlifting Association (UKPA)

B) World Weightlifting Association (WPA)

C) United States Weightlifting Association (USPA)

D) International Weightlifting Federation (IPF)

Answer: D)

6. In which year was the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) founded?

1963

B) 1972

1981

D) 1990

Answer: B)

7. Who is considered one of the greatest female weightlifters of all time?

A) Becca Swanson

B) Julie Faucher

C) Maria Steinauer

D) Brenda Menzel

Answer: A)

8. In the sport of weightlifting, what is the minimum depth required for a successful squat?

A) Parallel to the knee

B) Below parallel

C) Above the parallel lines

D) The hip crease is below the knee

Answer: D)

9. Who was the first woman to lift over 600 pounds in a deadlift competition?

A) Becca Swanson

B) Kim Wolford

C) James Thompson

D) Sarah Brenner

Answer: A)

10. In the sport of weightlifting, what does the term “Wilkes score” refer to?

A) A score that measures the accuracy of the form

B) Formula for comparing strength at different body weights

C) Number of successful lifts

D) Time-based scoring system

Answer: B)

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