clean and jerk
The 'clean and jerk' is a pivotal exercise in Olympic weightlifting, involving two distinct phases to lift a barbell from the floor to overhead.
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Definition
B2Olympic Weightlifting
(technical, sports)A weightlifting exercise where the lifter raises a barbell from the floor to the shoulders (clean) and then overhead (jerk) in two separate movements.
Example
- She successfully completed the clean and jerk, securing her place in the finals.
- The clean and jerk requires both strength and technique to perform correctly.