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Thaddeus J. Light, M.S., CSCS*D, USAW-1
Assistant Coach/Head Sport Scientist ETSU OTS Weightlifting
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Education WVU – B.A. (History) 2010
Louisiana Tech University – M.S. (Kinesiology – Sport Performance) 2015
ETSU – Ph.D. (Sport Performance) In Progress
Coaching St. Marys High School
Boys & Girls Varsity Tennis Head Coach (2011-13)
Girls Basketball Assistant/S&C Coach (2012-13)
LA Tech Baseball Assistant S&C Coach
(2013-14)
ETSU OTS Weightlifting Assistant
Coach/Head Sport Scientist
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Weightlifting movements – why & how
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Specificity of training for Strength/Power Sports Important to be able to
develop and exert force quickly
Low injury risk if taught and performed under qualified supervision
Similarities to athletic positions
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1st Pull From floor to just above
the knee
Transition “Double Knee Bend”
(DKB)
Ends at the power position (at right)
2nd Pull
Final explosive movement
“Jump and shrug”
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Phases of the Snatch pull in Weightlifting
1st Pull
Transition
Shift (DKB)
Scoop
Stretch !(ends in the
Power Position
shown)
2nd Pull(jump shrug
or triple
extension
with shrug)
Lee James, 90 Kg USA silver medalist 1976 Olympic Games
Advantages of the second knee bend (pictures 3-4):(1) reduced load on the back(2) re-utilization of the hip & knee musculature through
the strongest part of their range of motion(3) Force enhancement (eccentric) elastic energy storage
and stretch reflex for enhancement of the 2nd pull(pictures 4-5) thrust force
Modified from Garhammer 2009
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arms straightback flat/feet flatshoulders forward of
barknees and hips
extend from a flexed start position
bar moves back toward the body – bar and lifter move up and back
Clean Pull Lift - Off, Early 1st Pull (1)
Bar
JG
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End of 1st Pull, Begin Transition or 2nd Knee Bend (2)
arms straight
back flat/feet flat
hips back, shoulders
forward of bar
knees almost fully
extended
bar stops its initial
backward movement
Bar
JG
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Early 2nd Pull, After Transition or 2nd Knee Bend (3)
arms straight
back flat/feet flat
shoulders above
the bar and hips
Knee flexion occurs
then begin to extend
rapidly
bar stays close to
the body
bar and body moving
upward
BarBar
JG
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Finish of the 2nd Pull, or “Top Pull” Position (4)
arms straight, knees & hip extended
body vertical with shoulders shrugged
heels come up off of the platform
bar close to the body
BarBar
Bar
JG
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High School kids are generally impatient Important to get them
started quick
Technique work should not be neglected
Program lifts that reinforce the movements or help teach the proper positions E.g. OH Squats, SLDL
Hook Grip!
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Snatch Overhead Squat
SG SLDL
Power Snatch from Power Position (work your way down)
Snatch Pull work from floor
Power Snatch + OH Squat
Snatch
Clean Front Squat
CG SLDL
Power Clean from Power Position (work your way down)
Clean Pull work from floor
Power Clean + Front Squat
Clean
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Rounding of the back* Pulling with arms* Letting the bar drift
forward at lift-off Starting the 2nd pull too
early No DKB
Poor Shrug Poor timing on catch
*Most common with Beginners
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Hands On 1st Pull
Hand pressure on shoulders and hips
Position Work Freeze, then manually
adjust
Lack of shrug Show them which
muscles and when
Bar Path Stand close “Don’t hit me.”
Cues Use of analogies,
visualization Suspension Bridge
example
External visual focus Reminders:
“Shoulders over the bar” “Stay tight”
The danger of over-cueing
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Safety is most important
Making sure the goals of the lift are met! Explosive
Triple extension
To catch or not to catch?
VS.
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“I’ve found my special purpose!!”
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Front Rack Position
Upright Posture
Dip and Drive Vertically
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Overhead BB Press
Push Press
Push/Power Jerk
Split Jerk
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Key points and cues
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Common Errors Slipping front rack
position Driving the bar forward Rounding of the upper
back during dip/drive Pushing off the toes Lack of shoulder or
overall thoracic mobility Straight back leg Center of Mass too far
forward
Cues External visual focus Reminders:
“Stay tight!” “Straight up!”
General encouragement: “DRIVE!!” “EXPLODE!!!”
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There’s still more?
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From different positions: Floor
Below the Knee*
Mid-Knee*
Above the Knee*
Mid-Thigh*
Power position*
*Can be done from the hang, blocks, or pins in a power rack
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CG/SG 1st Pulls
CG/SG SLDL
CG/SG Bent-over Rows
CG/SG Shrugs
Push Press
Snatch Balance
Jerk Recovery
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Suggested gear: Weightlifting shoes
Straps
Chalk Liquid chalk?
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Olympic lifts can provide much higher power outputs
The lifts are generally safe when properly taught and supervised
It’s important to get kids started quickly, but without sacrificing technical proficiency
You can use accessory lifts to reinforce good technique
Technique can vary between individuals, and this is okay as long as the goals of the lift are accomplished
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Haff, G. G., Whitley, A., & Potteiger J. A. (2001). A brief review: Explosive exercise and sports performance. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 23:13-20.
Stone, M. H. (1993). Position statement and literature review: Explosive exercises and training. National Strenght and Conditioning Assoc. Journal, 15:7-15.
Stone, M. H., Stone, M. E., Sands, W. A. (2007). Principles and Practice of Resistance Training. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.