Weightlifting technique and adaptations

Question 1

Four important points of the S&C Snatch?

Answer 1

1. First pull
2. Transition
3. Second pull
4. Catch

Question 2

Three Important points of the weightlifting Snatch?

Answer 2

1. Bottom up (first pull)
2. Mid thigh (second pull)
3. Top down (catch)

Question 3

Weightlifitng Volume (Sets, reps, exercises, total rep volume)?

Answer 3

Sets: 3 - 5

Reps: 1 - 5

Exercises: 1 - 5

Total rep volume: 15 – 45 reps

Question 4

Weightlifting intesity (% of 1RM)?

Answer 4

30 – 100% of 1RM

Question 5

Weightlifting between set recovery?

Answer 5

Full 3-5 minutes

Question 6

What did Moore, Hickey and Reiser (2005) find when comparing weightlifitng and plyometric training?

Answer 6

Weightlifting training group increased the CMJ by 9%

Plyometric training group increased the CMJ by 5%

Question 7

Variables (Volume, Intensity, Recovery, Frequency) manipulated within weightlifting training?

Answer 7

Volume – sets, reps and load lifted

Intensity – variable

Recovery – maximal

Frequency – 1- 3 times a week