Weightlifting, Olympic Style Site

Modern competitions consist of two distinct lifts performed with a barbell:

: The barbell is lifted from the floor to an overhead position in one continuous, fluid motion. It is the swifter of the two lifts and generally utilizes a wider grip. Weightlifting, Olympic Style

: A two-stage lift where the athlete first "cleans" the bar from the floor to the shoulders, pauses, and then "jerks" it overhead with a straight elbow. This lift allows for significantly heavier weights, typically about 20% more than the snatch. Modern competitions consist of two distinct lifts performed