Olympic Lifts: Yay Or Nay?

**ravadongon** · 11-21-2005, 04:10 AM

Do you include Olympic Lifts in your Weight Training? Discuss...

**Peaked_18** · 11-23-2005, 08:37 PM

Yes, they're great for developing explosive power and strength if performed correctly.

dbish77 · 11-23-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

Yes, they're great for developing explosive power and strength if performed correctly.

:yeah:

**bigDman** · 11-24-2005, 12:54 PM

yes they are very important lifts to develop explosive power

but you have to tak your time and learn them right

Flowsybaby · 11-24-2005, 01:27 PM

Always. I wouldn't leave them out of a routine ever.

A_N_91 · 02-22-2006, 12:43 AM

I think that they should be done occasionally. I read somewhere that it isn't true that olympic lifts are more explosive...because you can make any lift explosive. And I personally don't do them always because I know for sure my form isn't 100% perfect because I was never taught them and I know if I go heavy, I'm going to most likely injure myself.

Minotaur · 02-22-2006, 02:33 PM

I used to do powecleans regularly, though now only rarely. They are tough.

marlon · 02-22-2006, 02:39 PM

i dont know how to do any of them

Refuge · 02-23-2006, 12:44 PM

Olympic lifts are great at increasing strength and power, but on the downside they are extremely difficult to do even with proper form also they are extremely dnagerous. Personally I stay away from Olympic lifts but incorporate strength training in other various ways.

**DJSTARER** · 03-18-2006, 12:09 AM

i do light powercleans as my source of cardio sometimes. sets of 15 or 20.

Beyond that.... nay.

MareBGD · 06-27-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravadongon

Do you include Olympic Lifts in your Weight Training?

Of course!

rsrikanth05 · 06-28-2006, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MareBGD

Of course!

Same here.

therif · 07-13-2006, 12:08 PM

Always..
this is for my power and strenght

**BigZeke** · 07-30-2006, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravadongon

Do you include Olympic Lifts in your Weight Training? Discuss...

Yes

Ihateeveryone · 08-10-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigZeke

Yes

Good discussion.

**romanaz** · 08-10-2006, 04:31 PM

always! I've keept cleans, clean and press/jerk, deadlifts in my routine for a long long time.

grammo13 · 08-10-2006, 04:40 PM

Most defintly, they activate a plethora of muscles, so if your gettin stronger in olympic lifts your obviously going to grow if you diet is up to par.

**skelooth** · 08-10-2006, 07:09 PM

If you don't do olympic lifts (specifically the big three), you're not really lifting weights

Cleans and the likes are debatable. I think there is a point when the movement becomes ''too compound''.

grammo13 · 08-10-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

If you don't do olympic lifts (specifically the big three), you're not really lifting weights

Cleans and the likes are debatable. I think there is a point when the movement becomes ''too compound''.

True, every workout program should include the big three, no matter how new or how advanced you are, I agree with you on the cleans and the likes

wildman1717 · 08-19-2006, 04:31 PM

I don't, but would like to use them. There are no coaches around to check my form and I would like to know if I'm doing them right. I think for sports training that they would be ideal for explosiveness.

Jordan×core · 08-19-2006, 04:37 PM

I always include a powerclean set into my workouts and deadlifts work great on core days.

I do an occasional clean/jerk

wildman1717 · 08-19-2006, 04:43 PM

I always deadlift, but that is it on the Olympic lifts.

Yardicus · 10-31-2006, 08:10 PM

yep, love em

definately helpful as well...most amazed at the massive flexibility increase in my shoulders after doing overhead squats and snatches

navarone · 10-31-2006, 08:27 PM

yea i love OL. But thats just my opinion

**boyscouT** · 10-31-2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaked_18

Yes, they're great for developing explosive power and strength if performed correctly.

Exactly what I was going to say.

I think everyone should do these, they are too good to ignore.

Frank_the_tank · 10-31-2006, 11:44 PM

I want to add in powercleans. But I dont want to get hurt. I'll start light when I switch routine until I get used to the form.

Refuge · 11-14-2006, 07:30 PM

I always thought of the big three as powerlifting moves...not Olympic, but if thats the case than def. on Squats, Bench Press and Deadlifts but never of the snatches and jerks and cleans....I think its dumb training.

**DJSTARER** · 11-14-2006, 07:50 PM

they arn't dumb. Olympic moves are exaclt that: olympic moves. They don't build mass like other moves, but they certainly increase quickness, agility and balance.

Vegeto · 11-14-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaript1

never of the snatches and jerks and cleans....I think its dumb training.

Explain please

Yardicus · 11-14-2006, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thaript1

never of the snatches and jerks and cleans....I think its dumb training.

care to explain why

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11-23-2005, 08:37 PM	#2
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02-22-2006, 02:33 PM	#7
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11-24-2005, 01:27 PM	#5
Flowsybaby Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 581 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	Always. I wouldn't leave them out of a routine ever.

02-22-2006, 12:43 AM	#6
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 99	I think that they should be done occasionally. I read somewhere that it isn't true that olympic lifts are more explosive...because you can make any lift explosive. And I personally don't do them always because I know for sure my form isn't 100% perfect because I was never taught them and I know if I go heavy, I'm going to most likely injure myself.

02-23-2006, 12:44 PM	#9
Refuge IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Strappin on the gloves for a comeback... Posts: 402 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Olympic lifts are great at increasing strength and power, but on the downside they are extremely difficult to do even with proper form also they are extremely dnagerous. Personally I stay away from Olympic lifts but incorporate strength training in other various ways. __________________ “I am one, I walk alone. Follow me. "Journey Towards Refuge" "Central VA Animals" \| "Western VA Animals" "D.C./MD/VA Animals" \| "New Hampshire Animals" "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." Arnold Schwarzenegger oneTim4.8

03-18-2006, 12:09 AM	#10
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,517 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 361	i do light powercleans as my source of cardio sometimes. sets of 15 or 20. Beyond that.... nay. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 500 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench TRAINING FOR: USAPL JUNIOR NATIONALS, JUNE 20th, 2010

07-13-2006, 12:08 PM	#13
therif New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 22 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Always.. this is for my power and strenght

08-10-2006, 04:40 PM	#17
grammo13 Amateur Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 90 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Most defintly, they activate a plethora of muscles, so if your gettin stronger in olympic lifts your obviously going to grow if you diet is up to par.

08-10-2006, 07:09 PM	#18
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,204 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 414	If you don't do olympic lifts (specifically the big three), you're not really lifting weights Cleans and the likes are debatable. I think there is a point when the movement becomes ''too compound''. __________________ R I P

08-19-2006, 04:31 PM	#20
wildman1717 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 107 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I don't, but would like to use them. There are no coaches around to check my form and I would like to know if I'm doing them right. I think for sports training that they would be ideal for explosiveness.

08-19-2006, 04:37 PM	#21
Jordan×core Pro Stature Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 851 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 107	I always include a powerclean set into my workouts and deadlifts work great on core days. I do an occasional clean/jerk __________________ How did I fail women studies? I love bitches. If there is no enemy there is no fight...if there is no fight there is no victor...if there is no victor there is no crown.....now we have a enemy we have a fight and we will win the crown.

08-19-2006, 04:43 PM	#22
wildman1717 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 107 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I always deadlift, but that is it on the Olympic lifts.

10-31-2006, 08:27 PM	#24
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 936 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 176	yea i love OL. But thats just my opinion __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 215-222 depending on the day Bench: 332.5X5 atm. Squat: 495x5 Deadlift: 520x5.. as u can tell i love a 5X5 plan lol. Waist: 38 Arms: 18 3/4 cold .<<<<<<<biggest accomplishment ever for me! Gunnin for 19 by feb 1st!

10-31-2006, 08:10 PM	#23
Yardicus Cutting Yardie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 918 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 69	yep, love em definately helpful as well...most amazed at the massive flexibility increase in my shoulders after doing overhead squats and snatches

10-31-2006, 11:44 PM	#26
Frank_the_tank Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 396 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 43	I want to add in powercleans. But I dont want to get hurt. I'll start light when I switch routine until I get used to the form.

11-14-2006, 07:30 PM	#27
Refuge IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Strappin on the gloves for a comeback... Posts: 402 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	I always thought of the big three as powerlifting moves...not Olympic, but if thats the case than def. on Squats, Bench Press and Deadlifts but never of the snatches and jerks and cleans....I think its dumb training. __________________ “I am one, I walk alone. Follow me. "Journey Towards Refuge" "Central VA Animals" \| "Western VA Animals" "D.C./MD/VA Animals" \| "New Hampshire Animals" "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." Arnold Schwarzenegger oneTim4.8

11-14-2006, 07:50 PM	#28
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,517 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 361	they arn't dumb. Olympic moves are exaclt that: olympic moves. They don't build mass like other moves, but they certainly increase quickness, agility and balance. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 500 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench TRAINING FOR: USAPL JUNIOR NATIONALS, JUNE 20th, 2010

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