Olympic Lifting
A strength sport consisting of two lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk.
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Olympic weightlifting involves lifting maximum weights overhead in two movements: the snatch (one continuous motion to overhead) and the clean and jerk (two-phase lift). It requires explosive power, mobility, and technical precision. Olympic lifting develops full-body power and is incorporated into many athletic training programs.
Examples
- Snatch: ground to overhead in one movement
- Clean and jerk: clean to shoulders, then jerk overhead
- Requires exceptional mobility and technique
Olympic weightlifting exercises
35 exercises in the library match this description.
Hang Clean - Below the Knees
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Hang Snatch
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Hang Snatch - Below Knees
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Heaving Snatch Balance
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Jerk Balance
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Jerk Dip Squat
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Kneeling Jump Squat
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Muscle Snatch
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Common questions
What is Olympic Lifting?
A strength sport consisting of two lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. Olympic weightlifting involves lifting maximum weights overhead in two movements: the snatch (one continuous motion to overhead) and the clean and jerk (two-phase lift).
What exercises train the Olympic Lifting?
Good options include Hang Clean - Below the Knees, Hang Snatch, Hang Snatch - Below Knees, Heaving Snatch Balance, Jerk Balance. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Olympic Lifting?
Snatch: ground to overhead in one movement; Clean and jerk: clean to shoulders, then jerk overhead; Requires exceptional mobility and technique.
Put it into practice
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