Olympic Weightlifting Articles

Power Clean on Plates

This is an effective drill to teach athletes to pick their feet up in order to generate greater acceleration on their third pull, as well as to increase the consistency and balance of the receiving position. Cues: Place weights, or other wide flat objects, against the...
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Tall Clean

The tall clean is a technique drill for improving the pull under on the clean. It develops quickness and aggression in the third pull. Performed at an appropriate weight this is an extremely effective exercise learning to be "fast."  Cues: Start in a balanced position...
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Clean

The clean is an exercise used to develop strength, power and force absorption. It can be trained specifically for the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, or used to develop athletes in a wide variety of sports. Entire books are written on the proper set up and execution...
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Weightlifting Footwork – Pulling to Receiving Position

  More cleans and snatches are lost because of poor footwork than for any other reason. Learning to accurately move the feet from your pulling stance to your receiving stance will make you a better weightlifter. Cues: Start in your pulling position for the snatch or...
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Clean

Jun 12, 2021 | ,

The clean is an exercise used to develop strength, power and force absorption. It can be trained specifically for the...