Here is our "Olympic Weightlifting Test: Clean Part 1," which we use at CFSBK. This information is based off of Greg Everett's book Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches (Second Edition). The questions and answers have been created by CFSBK for internal use at the gym and are not officially endorsed by Greg or Catalyst Athletics.
Olympic Weightlifting Test: Clean Part 1 (Blank)
1. The starting width grip for the clean should be:
a. Shoulder width
b. Such that the bar will be in contact with the upper thigh when the athlete is standing with the bar
c. Half a fist to one fist width wider than the shoulders
d. Both a and b
e. Both b and c
2. What are the benefits of the hook grip?
3. The hook grip is always used for the snatch, but is not always necessary for the clean especially since it is uncomfortable.
True
False
4. Fully describe the receiving position for the clean. Include where the barbell is, where the weight is supported, and the positions of the shoulders, scapula, thoracic spine, fingers, hands, and elbows.
5. Thoracic spinal flexion is a natural and necessary part of the receiving position for the clean.
True
False
6. What are two common considerations regarding the upper extremity and the grip placement in the clean? What can the athlete do to overcome any difficulties these present?
7. Why might the receiving position be uncomfortable? What can the athlete do to obtain a better rack position?
For the following questions, provide a brief but accurate description of the clean drill in the following format - A) the purpose of the drill, B) the starting positions, C) the actions involved, and D) the finishing positions.
8. Mid-Hang Clean Pull
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b.
c.
d.
9. Rack Delivery
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b.
c.
d.
10. Tall Muscle Clean
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b.
c.
d.
11. Scarecrow Clean (include: what new aspect is introduced here?)
a.
b.
c.
d.
12. Tall Clean
a.
b.
c.
d.
13. Mid-Hang Clean
a.
b.
c.
d.