Olympic Lifts

SouthWind · 27-Nov-04, 05:40 PM

Hey all,

I'm looking to add 2 more Olympic Lifts to workout. Can anyone tell me which ones are the best for explosive power and speed? The ones I do now are cleans, bench, squat, and deadlifts. Also, if anyone could point me to a site that has a guide to proper form when each of these lifts it would be appreciated.

Thanks

abarlament · 27-Nov-04, 07:19 PM

Clean pulls and snatches

gcs118 · 12-Dec-04, 10:33 AM

I've been considering adding some olympic lifts to my routine. I just have no idea what day to put them on (ie back, shoulders, legs, etc.) and what exercises would they replace? Seem to be some pretty major movements...

candyass · 12-Dec-04, 11:20 AM

I do my clean and jerk on back day. I replaced upright rows with them. However, you can just as well add them on shoulder day.

gcs118 · 12-Dec-04, 11:45 AM

Do you do deadlift on back day also?

12-Dec-04, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gcs118

I've been considering adding some olympic lifts to my routine. I just have no idea what day to put them on (ie back, shoulders, legs, etc.) and what exercises would they replace? Seem to be some pretty major movements...

Adding these exercises to your routine is a good reason to go to a full body workout two or three times per week.

gcs118 · 12-Dec-04, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IronMan

Adding these exercises to your routine is a good reason to go to a full body workout two or three times per week.

Maybe next time I change my routine up I'll completely overhaul it and make it more powerlifting/olympic style. I like 4-5 day body part splits, I don't think I'd be happy with 2-3 full body. But good point, I'll see what I can figure out.