Olympic Style Weight LiftingBy: Danny Conti

CIS 1020-063November 2, 2010

Where did it originate?

Chinese text from 5,000 years ago. Soldiers had to pass lifting standards

Ancient Greece Athletes lifting heavy objects over head Participating in lifting events

Pre-history Males competing for dominance Strength equals power in a

tribe/community

What Lifts Are Performed?

Clean & Jerk Consisted of two lifts completed immediately after other from the floor-shoulders From shoulders-overhead Coordination needed

Snatch From floor-full arm's length

overhead athletes bend legs quickly strength blinding speed needed One explosive motion Coordination needed

Equipment needed for lifting

Weights Barbell (bar holding weight) Rubber coated cylindrical Weight plates Collar (secures weights in place)

Lifting Clothes and accessories One piece suit Specialized lifting shoes Weight belt for support Wrist and knee straps

Do Only Men Compete? Men and women compete Different weight classes for both genders Teenagers compete in size age groups Senior citizens can compete

(Adults)Gender Lightest weight Heaviest weight

Male 56 kg./123.25 lb 105 kg./231.25

Female 48 kg./105.75 lb 75 kg./165.25 lb

How is Olympic Lifting Different from Bodybuilding?

Two main lifts-snatch, Clean and Jerk power, flexibility, great technique Participants try for one rep max Uses barbells in lifts

Weights used to stress muscle Looks are more important than strength There are many lifts performed Bodybuilders use variety of weights

Olympic Lifting Body building

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