speed and strength final

What lifts are performed at an Olympic weightlifting meet? How many attempts are there?

Snatch and clean & jerk. There are 3 attempts for either lift.

How is the winner determined?

Highest total successful lifts in either event

What is the power position?

Bar starts in the crease of hips

What is the hang?

Bar starts off the ground but at shin height

What is the floor position?

Bar starts on the ground

What exercises can improve the form of the snatch and the clean & jerk?

Overhead squat, deadlift, RDL, front squat

(Overhead Progressions) Military Press

Bar goes up above head, head goes through the bar

(Overhead Progressions) Push Press

Dip down in the knees, push up and finish in a military press stance

(Overhead Progressions) Power Jerk

Start in front squat position, dip down in the knees, push back up, end in a military press stance

(Overhead Progressions) Split Jerk

Start in a front squat position, split your legs and dip down (front should be straight down, back foot off the ground), stand up and bring feet together to finish in a military press stance

Where does the bar contact as it brushes past you during these exercises?

The crease of the hips

What should be aligned with the bar during an overhead squat?

Ankles and shoulders

How do your feet recover from a split jerk?

Front foot back, then back foot forward

Where does the bar rest after a clean?

Front deltoids, similar to a front squat position

Legs drive the ____, arms drive the ____

Ground, body

What do your abs do during overhead presses?

Tighten, so that movement is reduced and back is engaged

Why does your head need to follow through the bar during an overhead press?

Maintains bar path and maximizes strength

How do you find the appropriate grip for a snatch?

Hold the bar wide enough that it sits in the crease of the hips while standing