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Not to be outdone by Lu Xiaojun in the mountains, here we see 21yo Tian Tao (85kg) reach excellent extension on the way up and a stable catch straight down during a 180kg snatch (8kg off the world record). It is only with strong and stable support points that a lifter can release the greatest potential of power to transfer forces effectively. Tian Tao achieved this by 1) keeping the bar close to ensure the total center of gravity follows along the center line of the support surface and 2) supporting his wrists with cotton wraps. So keep the bar close for maximum force transfer and check out the Ma Strength store for cotton wraps to optimize your wrist support.#MaStrength #mastrengthyourstrength #Chineseweightlifting #weightlifting #Olympicweightlifting #olifting #olylifting #olifting #85kg #snatch #snatches #themountains #crossfit #crossfitweightlifting

As distance tests a horse’s strength, so does time reveal a person’s real ability (Chinese proverb). Hence Chinese lifters are encouraged to put the elements of close, fast, low, timing, and stable to the test by maxing out on snatch and/or CJ on Fridays in order to assess their ability and refine their future training. Last Friday was no different but still very special when Lu Xiaojun (77kg), during his own training camp in the mountains, snatched a massive 180kg (1 blue, 1 yellow, 4 greens, and one white)!!! This is 4kg above the current 77kg snatch record which he holds. So this Friday test your real ability, assess your results, and refine your training over time. And if you are interested in the cotton wrist wraps Lu used for this lift, they are now available here: http://www.chineseweightlifting.com/?p=1199 #mastrength #mastrengthyourstrength #chineseweightlifting #snatch #snatches #luxiaojun #77kg #strong #weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #olylifting #olifting #themountains #crossfit #crossfitweightlifting

A proper direction and application of force application to the barbell leads to a successful lift, this is the goal of the 5 words of Chinese weightlifting philosophy. Chinese researchers Bi and colleagues confirmed this result using 3D motion analysis to study the successful and unsuccessful snatches of elite Chinese male weightlifters under the same loads. They found no significant difference between the successful and unsuccessful lifts based on the temporal and spatial characteristics of the snatch movements. Instead they found linear acceleration of the barbell in the first pull of the successful and unsuccessful lifts to be the deciding factor. An example of proper application can be seen with Feng Lu Deng (69kg) who snatched 162kg at the 2015 China Nationals, which is 4kg off Liao Hui's world record. Here, he keeps the bar extremely close which allows him to quickly direct his force vertically from the first pull, react quickly during the extension, and catch low and stable. So your training and technique must focus the proper direction and application of force. Do not hesitate when lifting off the floor, instead secure your position and give 100%! #MaStrength #mastrengthyourstrength #Chineseweightlifting #snatch #snatches #strong #69kg #CrossFit #crossfitweightlifting #olifting #olyweightlifting #weightlifting #olympiclifting #Olympicweightlifting