PRT100Y1 Study Guide - Olympic Weightlifting, Exercise Intensity, Kinetic Energy
Document Summary
Athletes in strength and power sports such as american football, weightlifting, and track & field events use various types of power and speed/strength exercises in their training. The snatch and its variations are useful training exercises for these athletes. It is important to understand the biomechanics of the snatch. Biomechanical and technical knowledge of both competition and training exercises can help one select the appropriate exercises to train for various sports. Variations in the snatch (which differ from the squat snatch used in competition) can alter movement patterns and barbell velocity, resulting in different specific adaptations. For example, many sports require a high power output from the hip and knee extensor at the same time. Thus, snatching from the hang position can be advantageous in that it forces the hip and knee extensors to work in unison. The coach is fundamentally concerned with guiding the adaptation process toward the demands of performance, or competition.
