olympic weight lifting Knowledge Base
What are the types of lifts in Olympic Weight lifting? I know of the Clean and Jerk but, what other presses and lifts are in the Olympics?
How would I go about olympic weight lifting? And someday competing? I am a 17 year old guy from the US and have looked at the stats of the 56kg competitors. Their heights and weight match mine. Except I can't lift as heavy as them yet but I know I can match their numbers within about a year. I am quite excited and never really watched the olympics because I always thought smaller guys like me didnt have sports they could compete in so I never really took an interest. I would just have to weight train again. I have always been the short guy with strength and control since i was in kindergarten. They always used me as defense in football because they said no one would expect a small person to do much. Weight lifting is something I want to do. How would I go about getting into the sport to someday compete? I wouldn't mind gaining some pounds for a higher weight divison either if I had to.
Inquiry: which is the best country in the olympic weight lifting? I would like to have as many answers as possible and please be objective, for example if you are from Andora don't put this country just because you love it. Thanks and only 1 country please!!
Does Golds Gym offer Olympic Weight lifting classes or a personal instructor? i want to know if Golds Gym offers olympic lifting classes or a personal instructor. If they don't please tell me if you know one that does, and where it is located. I live in miami, florida so please take that into consideration if your going to tell me one that's not golds gym.
what's the difference between olympic lift and regular weight lifting? which workout is best or good for training fast muscle twitch?
Do the "World's Strongest Men & Women" compete in Olympic weight lifting? Do the men & women who compete in the World's Strongest Men/Women competitions compete in Olympic weight lifting?
Weight Lifting - Olympic weights correct amount? I have bought a 100kg weights set and my friend is convinced that the bar is only 20kg in weight but the weight plates that came with it are as follows - 2x15kg, 2x10kg, 2x5kg, 4x2.5kg, 4x1.25kg, this equals 75kg - does this mean the bar is 25kg in weight? I would appreciate any feedback as if he is wrong and I believe the bar is only 15-20kg I am seriously under estimating my deadlifts.
where can i buy a cheap 45 lb olympic weight lifting bar? can you help me find one?
Why isn't Mariusz Pudzianowski on Poland's Olympic Weight Lifting Team? It would certainly help Poland to win a few more medals, seeing as he is the World's Strongest Man! I know the obvious answer is that he would fail the drug tests, but if that is the only issue, then can't he just be clean for a few months to get them out of his system for the Games? Even without supplements he should still be able to put up quite a show!
What is the LIGHTEST Olympic Weight-Lifting weight class? Is there one for .0031 GRAMS? I can lift 20 times my own weight!
Olympic Weight lifting..who was the guy that couldnt? lift his weights..his hand (the right one I think) kept slipping off the bar..each and everytime he tried lifting it. He walked off absolutely shattered :( he was a dark guy, but I dont know from where. I saw the clip on yahoo news last week and havent been able to find it since? Can anyone help plz? I did a search on him, but the video I am looking for didint come up anywhere :(
Olympic Weight Lifting - 77kg? I saw today that SA Jaehyouk won the Olympic Gold Medal for the Men's 77kg weightlifting competition. He is around 5'5" in height and is a top lifter. But I was wondering what people like him do in order to lift like that? What kind of training do they do? What I mean is that these people lift so much and so obviously have tremendous power, but they maintain a small frame i.e. small body. Very cut up, not very bulky and tremendous power. What type of weight training is involved?
What are the various weight-lifting events in the Olympic Games and is there gender discrimination? I've heard that "Clean and Jerk" (shouldn't it be Jerk and Clean?) is for men only, and "Squat and Snatch" for women. If so it's an outrage and should be reported and banned immediately. Thanks Joseph and Kasia for the interesting info. I put up a joke question, no-one twigs, but, never mind - I learn something !!
Olympics Weight lifting.. Is it true the Latvian guy split his shorts and pushed a doogy while lifting? I heard it was hysterical.. He ran off stage with brown doogy's falling al over the place..
Powerlifting vs. Olympic style weight lifting vs. Bodybuilding? Which one is best for building strength?
How would one goes about competing in weight lifting olympics? What is the process of competing in the olympics for weightlifting?
what went wrong at the beijing olympics weight lifting accident? http://javintd.multiply.com/video/item/79 here is the link.. what do you think was the cause?
Olympic weight lift exercises? i want to know if i just did the Olympic weight lifting exercises that they do there and some bicep curls or some other exercises would that be a good work out if i want to keep it small if it was heavy weight's
Olympics weight lifting for baseball?? is Olympics weight lifting good for baseball??? and if yes what exercises should i do ??? how many reps sets?? and i go to the gym so i go about 4 times a week so should i do Olympics weight lifting?? if not what should i do oh and i play 3rd and i need a program in where i can see major results with in a month
I lift weights at Olympic High and when i finish lifting and running my parts of my back hurt from squats.? My whole left right side of my back hurts, top right side of my right thigh hurts. I wanted to know what should i do.
is being 6 feet to tall to compete in weight lifting events in Olympics such as clean and jerk? i am 16 and and pretty solid. 6 feet 190 mostly all muscle. iv been workin out for over a year intensely and i am starting to take interest in the clean and jerk. am i to tall to ever compete competitivly?
Why are the people who are professional at Weigh - Lifting fat? Like, the professionals at the Olympics weight-lifting are usually so fat. Or, for another example could be this, why do the people at Sumo have to be so fat, and why do they have access to so much strength?
Mens weight lifting Olympics Beijing 2008 ? Ive been watchin the olympics for a long time now but don't recall watching the mens wieghtliffting. Ive only seen the womens. Does anyone know if it will be on, if its been on, or when it will be on ?
when is the Olympic 2008 games? I will like to Watch the Olympic Weight Lifting and wrestling events. how can I get the TV Schedule.
Will using a thick handled bar bell have a negative effect at first on weight lifting? I can't afford to but a thick handled bar bell so I have to make one using my normal Olympic barbell. But I will have to lower the weight I can use so my forearms can keep up. Do you think that that will have a negative effect on weight lifting. You know what I mean? Ben Ben Ben...... uhhhhh (sigh)
any tips on weight lifting? okay i have been lifting weights but not olympic weights any tips on doing it ? please and than you =)
3. While watching olympic weight lifters on the television, Carl notices that on several occasions an athlete? 3. While watching olympic weight lifters on the television, Carl notices that on several occasions an athlete would lift the weight to his chest and then suddenly drop it. OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR WHAT MIGHT BE HAPPENING
Can someone tell me a good weight lifting routine that will help me bulk up? I am a 16 year old boy weighing 140 pounds and can lift about 130 lbs. I have a bench press at my disposal, along with hand weights and a curling bar. (All of which are olympic sized) I need to know a good way to increase my weight and the amount of weight I can lift. (Protein Shakes?)
How do I do olympic weightlifting while traveling? I love to travel for long periods of time, but lifting weights, let alone olmpic weight lifting, isn't exactly an easy feat on the road. I have worked my way up to a one-rep max of 110 lbs for the power clean and want to maintain, if not increase, that max. But with the amount of time I plan to stay away, how do I do it? How do I olympic lift on the road?
Any YMCAs in Houston that have olympic lifting platforms/plates? Does anyone know if any YMCA in Houston (greater Houston area) has bumper plates in the weight room? I do mostly Olympic lifting and am looking for an affordable place to lift. I've called a couple, but most have no idea what I'm talking about!!
Becoming an Olympic Weight Lifter? I'm currently 15 standing 5 feet 11 inches and weigh 179 with 20% body fat. I've recently been weight lifting for around a year and in love. I would really like to try an go far with it. Is it possible starting now and training for 4-8 years to be able to qualify for the US Team? Are my height and weight right for lifting? And last where could I find a trainer and competitions in Tennessee? Yeah I get what you are saying but I'm trying to find a team
What kind of weight lifting regime should I be on, I'm a (22 yr old male,230lbs in weight with stocky build)? Hello everyone I'm here to ask how much weight should I be lifting. As part of one of my new years resolutions I recently purchased a olympic weight bench with 300lb weights, I'm 22 yrs old about 230lbs in weight and I want to get more fit, I've never really lifted weights before in the past so I'm lost as to what type of regime i should be on. I want to start eating right also so I'm looking for help with that to. I really want to join a gym but its not really in my time schedule at the moment. So anyone with any knowledge as how I should get started, any supplements i should take (no steroids), and just in general what kind of weight lifting program I could do with what I have at the moment (how much i should be lifting and how many times). Really serious about this guys my commitment is at its peak, so I welcome any and all suggestions (except steroids) so alright you guys take care. p.s If you want look further more into just what I'm looking for you can email me at ldmanningjr1986@yahoo.com. I want to note, I'm not totally unknowledgeable to lifting weghts as far as proper form and ways to maximise my workouts and numero uno safety(I do plan on at times to be accompanied by a partner), but would like to know links and other thing that would help me out.
I'd like to start weight-lifting and some advice would be welcome? I want to start weight-lifting in my own home with barbells purchased from a Sport shop. By weight lifting I mean the deadlift, very heavy weights, not general gym weight training. Like an Olympic weight lifter: straight over-the-head stuff. How should I get started? At present I am 22 years old, male, 5' 10" and about twelve stone (about 160lbs I think). Slim build more suited to cross-country than working with weights. I go to the gym frequently only to circuit train and have little experience of lifting heavy weights over my head. Please help a beginner- thanks!
Adolescent Weight lifting? I am 14 years old, im in very good shape, and have a good strength base, ive already been liftin weights, runnin, jump rope, pretty much everything i work out about 2.5 hours a day, not strait of course.... but i was wonderin....liftin weights, power clean, squat, bench, and olympic lifts arent gonna ruin my joints r they, ive got pretty sound technique....but its not like i lift weights all day jus bout 30-45 mins, 4 times a week...this isnt gonna halt my growing is it?
Olympic lifting for baseball? i am 14 5'7 and 165 pounds and i want to know if Olympic lifting is the best type of lifting for baseball?? and how much weight should i lift when doing Olympic lifting at my age just a estimate will be great. and which are the best Olympic lifting to do??
weight lifting vs aerobic for losing weight which is more helpful? My main concern is to try and lose weight. I am 48 so I am not trying to be mr. Olympic since that is out of my realm but I heard increase muscle would burn more calorie but I am also wondering for my age will I actually gain muscle mass. I really want to lose around my midsection any suggestions?
Where can I buy the "light" rubber olympic weights? I have just started attempting "Olympic" (I guess they are considered olympic lifts, but they are also mainstays of American football teams training too) type free weight lifting (Cleans, jerks, and snatches) and though I am no weakling (I've been lifting three times a week pretty vigorously for a couple years now) I am not ready to use the 45 lb plates (135 lbs) yet with those lifts, so it makes it very difficult not having the tall (45 lb weights) when lifting from the ground. I have seen on youtube videos of people doing these lifts with like under 100lbs but the weights are tall like the 45 lb iron plates. I've looked all over the web and haven't been able to locate them yet...anyone know where i can buy some of these??
An olympic weight lifter lifts a wieght bad weighing 2000N straight up to a height of 2.25m in a time of? .65 seconds. The lifter stands holding the weight at that height for the next 4 seconds before droping the wieght on the floor. 1.How much work did the weight lifter do while holding the weights overhead? a)1300 joules b)3077 joules c)4500 joules d)8000 joules e)No work was done 2- How much power did the weight lifter use to life the wieghts overhead? a)2925 watts b)3077 watts c)4500 w d)6923 w e)9100 w
can individuals take part in olympic and international games?????? can I take part in olympic judo ,and olympic weight lifting without being a national team member???? coz ilive in Saudi Arabia and i am pakistani
Relationship between olympic event and athlete popularity? If you had an olympian who was destined to do phenomenally in more obscure olympic events (such as weight-lifting, throws, etc), if they were a marketable figure, would they receive even a glimpse of the popularity characters such as phelps and shawn johnson have seen?
Do you include the weight of the barbell? When I am weight training I never consider the bars weight as what I am lifting, just what is on the bar itself. Do you or officially should you include the weight of the barbell when weight training? Do they include the weight of the bar to the overall weight in the olympics for weight lifting? It seems as though people just include the bars weight to make them sound better, whos right? As far as I am concerned the barbell so I can lift alot of weight
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Help looking for an Olympic Accommodated Bench (Bench Press, Incline etc).(Weight Lifting)? I'm looking for an inexpensive (nothing over $200) bench with a rack. The bench and rack has to accommodate: http://www.ironcompany.com/7ftolympicbar-chromebody-solidob86c.aspx a 7 foot 44LBS Olympic Style Bar. I was looking at this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Olympic-Bench/11993391?findingMethod=rr but, It doesn't give the details in which if it accommodates the 7FT bar. To add, the bench is apparently a little less wide for broader shouldered people, which I happen to be. Also, the weight capacity is only 310LBS on the rack. I need help finding an inexpensive bench/rack that can accommodate a 7FT Olympic Bar. (Possibly with a Preacher Curl pad as well)... (I would like it to have other exercises as well). Incline is also a must. Help!
How can I get into Olympic style Weight Lifting? I've recently become interested in weight lifting. The only thing is, I don't know where to start! -Should I get a trainer? If so, where can I find one? -Am I too small? I'm 15, 115lbs and 4'10. Thanks in advance for the advice!
Which weight lifting equipment is best? Hi, first post be kind... I work from home and have space for some better gym equipment. I dont have huge amounts of space around 2metres squared max! I've been looking for ages to try get the best items, have seen the following, just wanted to know peoples thoughts and experiences please. The marcy power 10 rack http://www.connection-fitness.co.uk/brand/Marcy/Power_10_Rack_and_100kg_Olympic_Weight_Set/1368/index.aspx Or an Image Pro II http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300453512415&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3345wt_862 Marcy seems to have everything Id need, Im not lifting huge amounts at the moment as im limited with the rubbish i currently use. The image Pro is cheaper but without the 100kg weight stack, preacher pad and the leg curl bench attachments... Anyone able to help me out? Or point me to some other great deals. Thanks.
Would olympic weight lifters/powerlifters stronger then martial artists and MMA fighers ( read below ) ? By stronger I mean like say if an MMA figher did a headlock or got hold of them in some way would the Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters be able to break out of it. Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters lift heavy weights at low repetitions. They can lift some pretty heavy weight. Would Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters be stronger then martial artists and MMA fighers ? Indeed in a fight the martial artists & MMA fighers would have the edge because of their pretty techniques but if Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters were taught the same techniques as martial artists and MMA fighers would the Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters be able to beat them in a fight since wouldn't they be stronger or not ? Or does lifting weights have nothing to do with how strong/powerful you are ? Some well informed and relevant answers please. Thanks.
Are olympic weight lifters/powerlifters stronger then martial artists and MMA fighers ( read below ) ? Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters lift heavy weights at low repetitions. They can lift some pretty heavy weight. Would Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters be stronger then martial artists and MMA fighers ? Indeed in a fight the martial artists & MMA fighers would have the edge because of their pretty techniques but if Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters were taught the same techniques as martial artists and MMA fighers would the Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters be able to beat them in a fight since wouldn't they be stronger or not ? Or does lifting weights have nothing to do with how strong/powerful you are ? Some well informed and relevant answers please. Thanks. By stronger I mean like say if an MMA figher did a headlock or got hold of them in some way would the Olympic weight lifters/powerlifters be able to break out of it.
Simple Physics Problem! An Olympic weight lifter lifts 150kg a vertical distance of 2meters...? An Olympic weight lifter lifts 150kg a vertical distance of 2.0meters . When he does so, 6.5×10^4J of heat is transferred to air through perspiration. How much internal energy does he lose?
Olympic weight lifting? Ok one of my dreams is to go to the olympics and compete in lifting,what do I have to do besides training to go??
Is there a 6ft tall 85kg olympic weight lifter? I am 5'11.5-6ft and i have showed a lot of interest in olympic style lifting. Currently i am around 85 kg and i am hoping to be able to compete later this year but i am starting to think i might need to be in a higher weight class. Can you give names of 6ft tall olypmic lifters in the 85 or 94 kg weight class?
Will a 7' bar fit an olympic weight lifting bench? I bought a weilder pro 390L which i thought was just a standard bench. Turn out it was an olympic bench and my weilder 100lbs. Weight set with a standard bar won' fit in it. If i am to buy a 7 foot standard bar to use with the weights i got, can i use it in my bench? Thanks!
Why do Asians perform poorly in athletics like Olympic weight lifting or 100 meter sprint etc? Are they inferi? Are they inferior genetically? They seem more feminine and smaller and weaker and less athletic than other races! Is it because they have low T levels? And pong! DOMINATE HAHAHA What id they dominate children? LOLOL
Where can I buy some cheap weight lifting equipment? I would like to buy some weight lifting equipment for my house, but i only have so much money I can spend. Where can I find a place to by and olympic weight bench, an olympic barbell, and some weights to get me started, for a low price? Leave a link! Thanks!
is Olympic weight lifting good for losing weight? hello im 14 years old about 5'5 and weigh 190 pounds and im looking to lose weight and was wandering if Olympic style weight lifting is a good way to lose weight my father has thousands of dollars worth in equipment and a extra pair of gloves he also said that lifting is better than cardio because you lose calories well after your done working out but with cardio as soon as you stop you stop losing calories......thanks give me a couple answers to which is better and why ok thanks i will try that :)
While watching Olympic weight lifters on television, Carl notices that on several occasions an athlete? While watching Olympic weight lifters on television, Carl notices that on several occasions an athlete would lift the weight to his chest and then suddenly drop it. can you offer an explanation for what might be happening? this is an essay question from my college physiology class so im guessing the answer has something to do with the physiology of muscles. thank for any help
