In the analysis of this sport, 3 coaches participated, 2 from Italy and 1 from Serbia.
Average years of coaching experience: 4,3.
| Coordination: 7% |
| Speed reaction: 2% |
| Agility: 2% |
| Balance: 5% |
| Flexibility: 7% |
| Power: 53% |
| Muscle Endurance: 25% |
| Somatotype: 2x Mesomorph, 1x Endomorph |
| Arms: 2x not important, 1x short. Torso: 2x not important, 1x long. Legs: 2x not important, 1x short. |
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis of responses from 3 coaches, including 2 from Italy and 1 from Serbia, with an average coaching experience of 4.3 years, it is concluded that the ideal somatotypes for weightlifting are predominantly Mesomorph, with 2 coaches favoring this trait and 1 coach supporting Endomorph characteristics. The data reveals that power is the most critical attribute for success in this sport, comprising a substantial 53% of the necessary skills. Muscle endurance follows at 25%, while coordination (7%), flexibility (7%), balance (5%), speed reaction (2%), and agility (2%) are considered significantly less important.
In terms of body proportions, 2 coaches indicated that arm length is not important, while 1 coach favored short arms. For torso length, 2 coaches deemed it not important, while 1 coach preferred a long torso. Regarding leg length, 2 coaches considered it not important, while 1 favored short legs.
Therefore, the ideal athlete for weightlifting is characterized by a blend of mesomorphic and endomorphic traits, with a strong emphasis on power, featuring a predominantly normal physique with variability in limb lengths deemed less critical to performance in this strength-focused sport.
