Olympic Lifting Progressions and Techniques Flashcards
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What is the correct rack position for the front squat and the power clean in CrossFit?
Answer: Bar resting on the front deltoids with elbows high and fingertips supporting the bar
The rack position has the bar resting on the anterior deltoids (front shoulders) with elbows driven high and parallel to the floor while the fingertips support the bar.
When teaching the clean progression in CrossFit, which teaching sequence is recommended?
Answer: Medicine ball clean → deadlift → sumo deadlift high pull → power clean
CrossFit uses a progressive teaching sequence: the medicine ball clean establishes mechanics, then the deadlift, SDHP, and power clean build toward more complex movements.
In the overhead squat, what is the correct bar position relative to the body?
Answer: Directly over the base of support (mid-foot) and in line with the ears
In the overhead squat, the bar must be stacked directly over the mid-foot and in line with the ears to maintain balance and a stable base of support.
What is the primary purpose of the overhead squat in the CrossFit curriculum?
Answer: To develop core strength, shoulder stability, and hip flexibility simultaneously
The overhead squat demands simultaneous core stability, shoulder flexibility and strength, and hip mobility, making it one of the most demanding functional movements.
How does the strict shoulder press differ from the push press in CrossFit?
Answer: The push press uses a leg dip-drive for momentum; the strict press uses upper body only
The strict shoulder press moves the bar overhead using only upper body strength with no lower body contribution, while the push press adds a leg dip-drive to generate momentum.
During the push jerk, what occurs in the receiving phase that distinguishes it from the push press?
Answer: The lifter re-bends the knees to drop under the bar, catching it with arms locked out before standing
In the push jerk, after the dip-drive sends the bar upward, the lifter re-bends the knees to drop under the bar and catches it with arms locked out, then stands to finish.
What distinguishes the push jerk from the split jerk in CrossFit?
Answer: In the split jerk, one foot moves forward and one moves back to receive the bar at a lower position
In the split jerk, the lifter splits their stance with one foot forward and one back to drop under the bar, whereas in the push jerk both feet stay roughly in the same horizontal plane.