The USAW posted the 2016 National Championship Qualifying Totals last week. There were a few men’s weight classes with rather large increases (77 kg, 85 kg, 94 kg & 105 kg). However, very little changes on the women’s side. Only two weight classes, 53 kg and 58 kg, had any change from 2015.
In the Men’s 77 kg class, only 13 of the 52 athletes surpassed the 269 kg qualifying total at the 2015 Nationals in Dallas, Texas. With the bar now raised for most of the men, it will be interesting to see how many can make the leap to the higher standards.
| Men’s Qualifying Totals | |||
| Weight Class | 2016 Total | 2015 Total | Change |
| 56 kg | 188 kg | 199 kg | -11 kg |
| 62 kg | 220 kg | 220 kg | NC |
| 69 kg | 240 kg | 233 kg | +7 kg |
| 77 kg | 269 kg | 250 kg | +19 kg |
| 85 kg | 281 kg | 266 kg | +15 kg |
| 94 kg | 295 kg | 280 kg | +15 kg |
| 105 kg | 299 kg | 289 kg | +10 kg |
| 105+ kg | 310 kg | 307 kg | +3 kg |
| Women’s Qualifying Totals | |||
| Weight Class | 2016 Total | 2015 Total | Change |
| 48 kg | 133 kg | 133 kg | NC |
| 53 kg | 149 kg | 147 kg | +2 kg |
| 58 kg | 163 kg | 160 kg | +3 kg |
| 63 kg | 170 kg | 170 kg | NC |
| 69 kg | 179 kg | 179 kg | NC |
| 75 kg | 190 kg | 190 kg | NC |
| 75+ kg | 205 kg | 205 kg | NC |
