What is Weightlifting?
Weightlifting is a sport that involves the individual moving an external object (a barbell) into two movements: the Snatch, and the Clean & Jerk.
THE SNATCH
One continous movement from the ground till the bar is received overhead
THE CLEAN
One smooth movement from the ground till the bar is received on the shoulders
THE JERK
A single effort to move the barbell from the shoulders to an overhead position