Weightlifting is a dynamic strength and power sport in which two, multijoint, whole-body lifts
are performed in competition; the snatch and clean and jerk. During the performance of …

This review article examines previous weightlifting literature and provides a rationale for the
use of weightlifting pulling derivatives that eliminate the catch phase for athletes who are not …

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between
weightlifting performance and the rate of force development (RFD), muscle architecture, and …

The objective of this study was to compare the kinematic and kinetic differences in snatch
performances of elite 69-kg men and women weightlifters, the only category common to both …

Abstract Gourgoulis, V, Aggeloussis, N, Garas, A, and Mavromatis, G. Unsuccessful vs.
successful performance in snatch lifts: a kinematic approach. J Strength Cond Res 23 (2) …

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in technical
characteristics between top-elite and sub-elite male weightlifters performing the snatch style …

The purpose of the study was to compare the linear kinematics of the barbell and the
angular kinematics of the lower limb during the snatch lifts of two different barbell weights in …

Weightlifting is a highly technical sport that is governed by interactions of phases to optimize
the load lifted. Given the technicality of the snatch and the clean and jerk, understanding key …

Abstract Moolyk, AN, Carey, JP, and Chiu, LZF. Characteristics of lower extremity work
during the impact phase of jumping and weightlifting. J Strength Cond Res 27 (12): 3225 …

Abstract Ho, LKW, Lorenzen, C, Wilson, CJ, Saunders, JE, and Williams, MD. Reviewing
current knowledge in snatch performance and technique: The need for future directions in …