Journal article
A Biomechanical Analysis of the Strongman Log Lift and Comparison with Weightlifting’s Clean and Jerk
International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.10(5), pp.869-886
2015
Abstract
This study compared the biomechanical characteristics of the log lift and clean and jerk. Six experienced male strongman athletes performed log lifts and clean and jerks at 70% of their 1RM clean and jerk. Significant (p<0.05) between-exercise kinematic differences were observed throughout all the lifting phases, except at lift completion. The log lift demonstrated significantly greater trunk (↑24%) and hip (↑9%) range of motion than the clean and jerk. Significantly greater peak bar velocities were achieved in the clean and jerk in the second pull ( 16%) and the jerk (↑14%). While similarities existed in ground reaction force data between the lifts, mean and peak powers were significantly greater (↑40% to ↑64%) in propulsive phases of the clean and jerk. The log lift may be an effective conditioning stimulus to teach rapid triple extension while generating similar vertical and anteriorpropulsive forces as the clean and jerk with the same given load.
Details
- Title
- A Biomechanical Analysis of the Strongman Log Lift and Comparison with Weightlifting’s Clean and Jerk
- Authors
- P W Winwood (Author) - Sport Performance Research Institute New ZealandJ B Cronin (Author) - Sport Performance Research Institute New ZealandS R Brown (Author) - Sport Performance Research Institute New ZealandJustin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.10(5), pp.869-886
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1260/1747-9541.10.5.869
- ISSN
- 1747-9541; 1747-9541
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2015 Sage Publications Ltd. The author's accepted version is reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450524102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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