[quote]BLUE wrote:
- In the Olympics, you only place if you get a total, there aren’t individual medals for C&J and snatch. So if a lifter broke a world record in the snatch, but then proceeded to bomb out in the clean&jerk, would that record stand even though the lifter was out of the competition?[/quote]
It’s my understanding that yes, the record would stand.
[quote]BLUE wrote:
2. How would you rate back extensions on the hierarchy of ‘essential’ exercises, and what are some good/inexpensive brands?[/quote]
I’m not really qualified enough to class anything as an essential (besides the main lifts and squats) but I noticed an increase in pulling/squatting strength when I started doing a few sets of heavier back extensions as accessory work. Though I should say what I called a “back extension” was really a hip extension exercise where I maintained a neutral spine throughout the movement. Try’em out, if you notice good things happening, keep’em in your program.
[quote]BLUE wrote:
3. Do taller lifters generally require higher heeled shoes?[/quote]
I think whether a lifter is more suited to a higher/lower heel would be more dependent on their limb length ratios and flexibility/mobility rather than total height. Whether taller people are on average more gangly limbed and inflexible in the ankles/hips is not something I can make a blanket statement on.
[quote]BLUE wrote:
4. Is there any real transfer from kettlebell movements to weightlifting, or is kb stuff just for movement prep and conditioning?[/quote]
I would think there is little transfer once you start getting proficient at the lifts and start moving some decent weight, the strength and technique required is just too specific, in my opinion.
[quote]BLUE wrote:
5. I don’t see clean/snatch deadlifts in many of the routines I’ve found online. Why is this and how would you program deadlifts into a routine for someone who tends to get really sore from them? I’m weak off of the floor.[/quote]
Heavy clean/snatch deadlifts can be considerably taxing on recovery and for north american lifters who tend to have limited recovery capabilities due to real life interfering, their time is better suited doing the lifts, or squats, or pulls. An argument can be made that heavy snatch/clean pulls can be an alternative to snatch/clean deadlifts and in my experience the movements are so similar they kind of start to blend together at limit weights. Or at least they should, in my opinion.
I’m not much for writing programs for other people, but I’d say it’s difficult to say how to incorporate them without any idea of what else you’re doing.
[quote]BLUE wrote:
6. What’s the best type of tape to use for your thumbs? is the stretch stuff better than regular athletic tape?[/quote]
I’ve only ever used athletic tape or hockey tape (stick tape is almost the same stuff as athletic tape). Not sure it really matters, so long as it doesn’t slip on the bar or off your thumb. If you have some tuf-skin it makes a big difference as far as the tape sticking to your thumb, but I’m not sure it’s easy to find. I’m not currently taping my thumbs anyways.