Prediction of Snatch and Clean and Jerk Performance From Physical Performance Measures in Elite Male Weightlifters.

Sandau, I and Kipp, K. Prediction of snatch and clean and jerk performance from physical performance measures in elite male weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res 39(1): 33-40, 2025-This study aimed to build a valid model to predict maximal weightlifting competition performance using ordinary least squares linear regression (OLR) and penalized (Ridge) linear regression (penLR) in 29 elite male weightlifters.

Determining Physiological and Energetic Demands during High-Level Pommel Horse Routines Using a Modified Method Based on Heart Rate-Oxygen Uptake Functions.

This study aimed (1) to assess the validity of a modified method (M) based on heart rate (HR)-oxygen uptake (VO) regression functions to calculate total energy costs (W) and aerobic (W) and anaerobic alactic energy contribution (W) and (2) to analyse the physiological and energetic demands of high-level pommel horse routines (PH routines). The M was developed because VO measurements are limited during high-level PH routines. Answering Part 1, nine male artistic gymnasts performed a PH routine where energy costs were calculated from VO measurements and then compared with energy costs determined from the HR- VO regressions of M's two additional tests.

Variability of time series barbell kinematics in elite male weightlifters.

Introduction: Barbell kinematics are an essential aspect of assessing weightlifting performance. This study aimed at analyzing the total variability of time series barbell kinematics during repeated lifts in the snatch and the clean and jerk at submaximal and maximal barbell loads.

Methods: In a test-retest design, seven male weightlifters lifted submaximal [85% planned one-repetition maximum (1RMp)] and maximal (97% 1RMp) loads in the snatch and the clean and jerk during training.

Optimal barbell force-velocity profiles can contribute to maximize weightlifting performance.

Maximal barbell power output (Pmax) and vertical barbell threshold velocity (vthres) are major determinants of weightlifting performance. Moreover, an optimal force-velocity relationship (FvR) profile is an additional variable that has the potential to maximize sports performance. The aims of this study were (i) to present a biomechanical model to calculate an optimal FvR profile for weightlifting, and (ii) to determine how vthres, Pmax, and the optimal FvR profile influence theoretical snatch performance (snatchth).

Long-Term Monitoring of Training Load, Force-Velocity Profile, and Performance in Elite Weightlifters: A Case Series With Two Male Olympic Athletes.

Sandau, I and Granacher, U. Long-term monitoring of training load, force-velocity profile, and performance in elite weightlifters: a case series with two male Olympic athletes. J Strength Cond Res 36(12): 3446-3455, 2022-The aim of this case series approach was to analyze weekly changes in force-velocity relationship (FvR) parameters (v̅0, F̅0, P̅max) and theoretical snatch performance (snatchth) assessed through a specific snatch pull test in preparation of the European and World Championships in 2 male elite weightlifters.

Concurrent validity of barbell force measured from video-based barbell kinematics during the snatch in male elite weightlifters.

This study examined the concurrent validity of an inverse dynamic (force computed from barbell acceleration [reference method]) and a work-energy (force computed from work at the barbell [alternative method]) approach to measure the mean vertical barbell force during the snatch using kinematic data from video analysis. For this purpose, the acceleration phase of the snatch was analyzed in thirty male medal winners of the 2018 weightlifting World Championships (age: 25.2±3.

Predictive Validity of the Snatch Pull Force-Velocity Profile to Determine the Snatch One Repetition-Maximum in Male and Female Elite Weightlifters.

Background: The prediction of one repetition-maximum (1RM) performance from specific tests is highly relevant for the monitoring of training in weightlifting. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the predictive validity of the theoretical 1RM snatch () computed from the two-point snatch pull force-velocity relationship (FvR) to determine actual snatch 1RM performance in elite weightlifters.

Methods: Eight (three female, five male) elite weightlifters carried out a 1RM snatch test followed by a snatch pull test with loads of 80% and 110% of the previously determined 1RM snatch.

Validity and Reliability of a Snatch Pull Test to Model the Force-Velocity Relationship in Male Elite Weightlifters.

Sandau, I, Chaabene, H, and Granacher, U. Validity and reliability of a snatch pull test to model the force-velocity relationship in male elite weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res 36(10): 2808-2815, 2022-This study examined the concurrent validity and within-session reliability of parameters describing the force-velocity relationship (FvR) such as maximal force, velocity, power, and the theoretical one repetition maximum snatch performance ( snatchth ) during the snatch pull.

Effects of the Barbell Load on the Acceleration Phase during the Snatch in Elite Olympic Weightlifting.

The load-depended loss of vertical barbell velocity at the end of the acceleration phase limits the maximum weight that can be lifted. Thus, the purpose of this study was to analyze how increased barbell loads affect the vertical barbell velocity in the sub-phases of the acceleration phase during the snatch. It was hypothesized that the load-dependent velocity loss at the end of the acceleration phase is primarily associated with a velocity loss during the 1st pull.

Short-Term Seasonal Development of Anthropometry, Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Sport-Specific Performance in Young Olympic Weightlifters.

The aim of this study is to monitor short-term seasonal development of young Olympic weightlifters' anthropometry, body composition, physical fitness, and sport-specific performance. Fifteen male weightlifters aged 13.2 ± 1.