Biomechanical mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament injury in the jerk dip phase of clean and jerk: A case study of an injury event captured on-site [PDF]
HeliyonBackground: Weightlifting exposes athletes to significant loads, potentially placing the knee joint in an abnormal mechanical environment and leading to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
Zhanyang He, Houwei Zhu
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Analysis of successful and unsuccessful snatch and clean and jerk lifts in IWF World Championships (2011–2023) [PDF]
Scientific ReportsIn this research, male and female athletes who won gold, silverand bronze medals at the International Weightlifting Federation Senior World Championship (between 2011 and 2023); (a) analysis of successful and unsuccessful lifts in snatch and clean and ...
Bulent Isik, Kenan Erdağı
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Comparative Analysis of the Kinematic Characteristics of Lunge-Style and Squat-Style Jerk Techniques in Elite Weightlifters [PDF]
LifeThis study aimed to discuss the differences in technical characteristics between the lunge-style and squat-style jerk techniques and to reveal the adaptability of these techniques for individual weightlifters.
Liu Gongju, Zhanyang He, Houwei Zhu
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Reactive Strength Index, Rate of Torque Development, and Performance in Well-Trained Weightlifters: A Pilot Study [PDF]
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2023 The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between the reactive strength index (RSI) using the drop jump (DJ) and the isometric rate of torque development (RTD) with weightlifting performance in national-level weightlifters.
Giorgos Anastasiou +3 more
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Variability of time series barbell kinematics in elite male weightlifters [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2023 IntroductionBarbell kinematics are an essential aspect of assessing weightlifting performance. This study aimed at analyzing the total variability of time series barbell kinematics during repeated lifts in the snatch and the clean and jerk at submaximal ...
Ingo Sandau, Georg Langen, Nico Nitzsche
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Acute physiological and pupillary responses during power snatch and clean & jerk training sessions in elite female weightlifters [PDF]
Scientific ReportsIndividual training programs are essential for healthy weightlifting. To investigate the adaptive response of vital functions and pupil diameter to olympic style weightlifting training performed in elite female weightlifters. The study was conducted with
Bülent Işık +4 more
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Effects of Priming with Light vs. Heavy Loads on Weightlifting Performance [PDF]
Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyBackground/Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of a priming training session with either a light or heavy load snatch and clean pulls on weightlifting performance.
Theodoros Stavropoulos +6 more
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A Unified Ranking Model for Evaluating Snatch and Clean and Jerk Performances Across Body Mass and Sex [PDF]
SportsIn Olympic-style weightlifting males outperform females and heavier weightlifters lift more weight than athletes with lighter body mass. Traditional ranking models in weightlifting are based on total weight lifted and do not permit direct comparison of ...
Marianne Huebner, Rayleigh Lei
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Optimizing High-Intensity Functional Training Performance: Individualized Load Prescription vs. Standardized Weights [PDF]
SportsBackground: This study compares the effects of relativized barbell loads (% of one-repetition maximum or 1RM) versus standardized prescribed loads on High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) performance, strength adaptations, physiological response, and
Alejandro Oliver-López +3 more
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Engineering ReportsThe purpose of this study is kinematic analysis and optimization of jerk considering elasticity of the weightlifting bar and damping effect of the body.
Min Hyok Jon, Un-Ryong Rim
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