Questions tagged [olympic-weightlifting]
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Arms are too long to snatch? Advice, please!
I've searched this forum and can't find anything similar to what I'm about to ask, so will go ahead and do so.
I currently have a bodyweight snatch, so I don't think I"m doing too badly with the way ...
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Should the barbell touch my shins in deadlift? [duplicate]
I'm extremely confused about this topic as each source gives a different opinion.
Here, for instance, but also in this video, it is said that the barbell must touch the shins. The first source says:
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Is the hook grip as effective as the bulldog grip in press/jerk movements?
many sources (1, 2 for instance) state that the best grip for the overhead press is the bulldog grip as it makes the moment arm between the barbell and the wrist zero.
Now let's consider a clean and ...
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Integrating Olympic lifting exercises into Strong Lifts
I did Olympic weightlifting for 4 months with dream of becoming a competitive lifter but unfortunately had to move out of town and here I don't have access to any coach or even a proper gym for that ...
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