Want to be an elite weightlifter? It takes a strong pair of knees
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 19:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have discovered what makes the critical difference between an elite snatch style weightlifter and a sub-elite one. In the Olympic sport of snatch style weightlifting, athletes squat, take hold of a barbell on the ground, and then lift it with outstretched arms overhead, using one continuous motion. Findings show that the success of this maneuver comes down to the strength of the knees.