Here's how it works: athletes race through three barbells, each heavier than the last. Hit all three, and you advance. Miss the cut, you're done. Quarterfinal bars: Women: 145 – 150 – 155 lb | Men: 225 – 235 – 245 lb (1-minute cap) Semifinal bars: Women: 160 – 165 – 170 lb | Men: 245 – 255 – 265 lb (2-minute cap) Final bars: Women: 175 – 180 – 185 lb | Men: 265 – 275 – 285 lb (3-minute cap)