Weightlifting (Olympic Weightlifting) & Sports Performance
I often receive a lot of email enquiries and have numerous conversations with athletes who often ask me what is the best form of resistance training to benefit sporting performance? Without hesitation my instant response is always weightlifting (sport). The power clean (PC) and power snatch (PS) are two exercises with huge power generating potential which is fundamental for successful sporting performance (Power= Force x Distance/Time). These movements require high strength, skill, speed and when developed to their full potential the power clean/power snatch can improve: maximal jump height, rate of force development, speed, power and strength.
All of which are indicators of successful performance characteristics found in champion athletes among various sports. It would seem obvious that in Australia these lifts are taught and coached to our athlete’s right? Wrong, many s&c coaches around the country say they’re to hard and athletes can’t do them. I feel with adequate coaching and step-by-step progression planning most athletes have the potential to master these great performance-enhancing lifts. Interested in learning how to boost your performance via the correct progressions to Olympic lifting?
Contact us at info@performancesportscience.com to find out more
Tim Frey
Head S&C Coach
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