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The Weightlifting Encyclopedia Video Companion by Arthur DrechslerThe Weightlifting Encyclopedia Video Companion (WEV) was created to be a companion to The Weightlifting Encyclopedia (WLE) book. Three hours in length, it demonstrates many of the techniques, technical rules, assistance exercises, learning sequences and types of equipment that are presented and analyzed in the book. In some cases the video expands upon what is in the book, in other cases the book covers material about a subject that the video approaches from a different angle. In still other cases, the book covers material in detail that the video does not address at all (e.g., training for strength and power, mental preparation, diet and nutrition, coping with injuries, preparing for a competition, motor learning theory and biomechanics). In essence, the book and video complement each other.The footage for the tape was shot in a serious weightlifting gym with real weightlifters of all levels (from World Champions and Olympians to relative beginners), and at a recent World Weightlifting Championships, so it won’t look like it came out of a broadcast studio. There are a few glitches with the sound and you’ll see a few plates and other equipment lying around in the gym on occasion. But we think you’ll like the video even better because it’s realistic.INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL1. Fallacies about Weight Training and the Sport of Olympic-style Weightlifting2. The 5 Types of Activities Performed with Weights: Weight Training, Rehabilitation, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting and Olympic-style Weightlifting or simply, “Weightlifting”3. The Scope of Olympic-style Weightlifting Competition Today4. Proper training and technique, not innate talent, are the keystones of success5. Anatomical terms used in the videoELEMENTS OF TECHNIQUE1. Two Biomechanical Principles Underlying Technique: Leverage and the Center of Gravity2. The Pattern of the Barbell’s Movement During the Snatch and the C&J3. The 6 Stages of the Snatch, the Clean and the Jerk4. Technique Tips and Trade-Offs5. Pre-Lift-Off Alternatives6. Lifting the Barbell from the Floor7. Amortization (preparing for the final explosion)8. The Final Explosion9. Different Degrees of Extension in the Snatch and Clean10. The Importance of Moving Under the Bar Rapidly11. Guidelines Regarding the Squat Position in the Snatch and the Clean12. The “Split style” of Lowering the Body13. Proper Breathing14. Gripping the Bar Securely15. Grip Width Options16. Foot Stance Options17. Technique Guidance Specific to the Jerk18. Variations in the Dip for the Jerk19. The Depth of the Leg Bend Used to Drive the Bar Overhead20. The Speed of the Dip21. The Degree of Extension of the Legs22. The Importance of Moving Under the Bar Rapidly23. The Means Used to Lock the Bar Securely Overhead in the Jerk24. The Positioning of the Feet in the Split25. The Depth of the Split Position26. Alternatives to the Split Jerk (the Power and Squat Jerks)27. Head Position in the Jerk28. Maintaining a Focal PointSOME TECHNICAL RULES OF WEIGHTLIFTING1. Technical errors which are causes for the disqualification of a lift are compared with correct techniqueASSISTANCE EXERCISES2. Assistance Exercises Closely Related to the Competitive Lifts3. Cleans4. Jerks5. Power Snatch6. Muscle Snatch7. Power Clean8. Push Press and Power Jerk9. Halting Power Clean and related lifts10. Lifters use Cleans From the Hang11. Lifts from a Standing Position (sometimes referred to as a “dead hang” position)12. Snatch Balance and Drop Jerk13. The Jerk Behind the Neck14. Drechsler Jerks15. Other Exercises for Building Strength and Power16. High Pulls and Halting Pulls17. Jerk Drives and Springs18. Deadlifts19. Lifts from Blocks and While Standing on Blocks20. Good Morning  and Partial or Full Stiff Legged Deadlifts21. Jerk Recoveries and Overhead Squats22. Front Squats, Squats (i.e., Back Squats) and Partial Squats23. Remedial Exercises (exercises used for more general conditioning and to address weak points)24. The Standard and Baszanowski Lunges25. Step Ups26. Hyperextensions and Glute-Ham Raises28. Stretching Stiff Legged Deadlifts29. Pressing: Militaries, Benches, Inclines, Seateds, Presses Behind the Neck, Presses While in a Squat Position and Parallel Bar Dips30. Shrugging, Rowing and Grip Work: Shrugs, Power Shrugs, Hise Shrugs, Upright Rows, Bent Over Rows ash Gripping Exercises31. Exercises for the Abdominal and/or Oblique Muscles: Situps, Bent Knee Situps, Incline Situps, Situps with Weights, Twisting Situps, Leg Raises, Bent Knee Leg Raises or Frog Kicks, V-ups, Side Bends and Side Hyperextensions32. Curls: Regular Curls, Reverse Curls and Hammer or Zottman Curls33. Jumping: Plyometrics (such as Depth Jumps), and Jumping Onto a Box34. Flexibility Training: Flexibility exercises specific to Weightlifting: Dislocates, Quad Stretches, Elbow and Wrist Stretching, Squatting Against the Wall, Squatting with the Bar on the Knees, Stretching the Start Position in the Pull and Stretching the Squat Position.TEACHING AND LEARNING TECHNIQUE1. Flexibility Tests that should be administered before teaching the Snatch and the C&J2. Exercise Sequences Used to Teach the Snatch and the C&J3. The USAW Teaching Sequences: Back Management and Jumping with the Bar, Cleaning, Pressing, Squatting, Snatching and Learning the Bottom Position in the Snatch, and the Jerk Sequence4. A sequence that was recommended in the former USSR5. The Bulgarian Learning Sequence6. Unofficial IWF/Romanian Teaching Sequence7. Which Learning Sequence is Best?8. Some Tips for Teaching Certain Technique Elements9. Teaching a New Exercise10. Correcting Technical Errors11. Understanding the Importance of Reaction Time12. A Tip for Teaching Rapid Movement Under the Bar13. Selecting Weights and Repetitions During the Learning Process14. Lowering the Bar, Dropping the Bar and Missing Safely15. Some added Tips for Injury PreventionWEIGHTLIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ITS USES1. Personal Equipment2. Required Personal Equipment: the Weightlifting Suit and Shoes.3. Optional Personal Equipment: the Belt, Taping the Hands, Knee Wraps, Gloves, Wrist Wraps, Chalk and T-shirts.4. Kinds of Personal Equipment that are Not Permitted in Competitions, but are used and recommended in training: sweat pants and straps5. Gym Equipment and “Helpers”6. The Bar and Collars7. The Squat Rack, Power Rack and Height Gauge8. Spotters and “Forced Reps”9. 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