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CH. 11 Olympic Lifting for Performance Enhancement Study Guide

1. What is the scientific rationale for Olympic lifting? The principle of specifity
2. What is the universal athletic position? It uses the hips
3. Why is vertical jump so important to athletes? It assesses the lower extremity
4. How does flexibility affect the ability to perform Olympic lifts? Ankle mobility during deep catch
5. Why is stability important when performing Olympic lifts? It stabilizes abdominal brace
6. Why is posture important when performing Olympic lifts? Increases biomechanical advantages
7. Why is neuromuscular control important when performing Olympic lifts? Proper firing sequence
8. What is the correct step by step form required for a snatch? Single movement floor to arms
length over head
9. What is the correct step by step form required for a snatch deadlift? First two phases
10. What is the correct step by step form required for a clean and jerk lift? Clean jerks lift overhead
11. What is the correct step by step form required for a power clean? Requires less leg strength
12. What are the power clean variations? The hang below the knee
13. What is the correct step by step form required for a back squat? Legs back core strength
14. Why is squatting important and how is it performed for Olympic lifts? To assist the lifter safety
mesures
15. What are common compensations when performing Olympic lifts? What causes them to occur?
Trunk flexion caused by inner units instability
16. How does Olympic lifting help the athlete in each of the 6 phases? It uses clean and jerk and
dervatives.