Hi, I do weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting, for a living
That sounds really interesting, Lifting weights is something I do when I'm at the gym sometimes, How much can you lift?
Olympic weightlifting
Olympic-style weightlifting, or Olympic weightlifting, often simply referred to as weightlifting, is an athletic discipline in the modern Olympic program in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jerk. The snatch is a wide-grip, one-move lift. The clean and jerk is a close-grip, two-move lift. Each weightlifter receives three attempts in each, and
Hang clean (weightlifting)
The hang clean is a weightlifting exercise involving the use of a barbell to do a compound series of strength-building movements.
Background.
The hang clean is not typically a competitive lift, but is often used in preparation for certain Olympic lifts such as the clean and jerk. It uses a series of quick movements to create momentum that allows weightlifters to lift more than with traditional isolation exercises. It requires the use of a weight bar and compatible weights. Many experts view this lift