Biomechanics of the clean and jerk in weightlifting national Jordanian team

Authors

  • Amer I. Al-Khleifat University of Jordan, Jordan
  • Maher Al-Kilani Hashemite University, Jordan
  • Hashem A. Kilani University of Jordan, Jordan

Keywords:

Kinematics, Barbell, Olympic lifts

Abstract

Seven elite national Jordanian weightlifters were videoed at 50 fields per second from the sagittal plane during the execution of the clean and jerk (C&J) on an AMTI force platform with 3 weights of submaximal lifts; low medium and high weights (35%, 65%, 85%) of their maximum. Linear and angular kinematics of the barbell with the ground reaction forces histories of the lower body were analysed using Kinova & APAS. A significant decrease was found in the maximum vertical velocity of the barbell during the second pull of the heaviest lift (p < 0.05). Maximum extension velocity of the hip joint significantly increased during the first pull of the heaviest lift (p < 0.05). Vertical velocity and maximum bar height decreased during the second pull, especially at 85%. Angle-angle diagrams of the knee and hip profile showed major differences among participants, especially at the 85% lift of their maximum.

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Published

2019-12-23

How to Cite

Al-Khleifat, A. I., Al-Kilani, M., & Kilani, H. A. (2019). Biomechanics of the clean and jerk in weightlifting national Jordanian team. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 14(5proc), S2429-S2434. Retrieved from https://www.jhse.ua.es/article/view/2019-v14-n5-proc-biomechanics-clean-jerk-weightlifting-national-