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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.
B · Beginner · 6 rules · Step 1 of 4The lifts and winning
- How do you win in weightlifting?Each lifter has three attempts at the snatch and then three at the clean and jerk.
- What is the snatch?In the snatch the lifter pulls the barbell from the platform to the full stretch of both arms above the head in a single movement, dropping under it into a squat or a split.
- What is the clean and jerk?The clean and jerk has two parts.
- Who decides whether a lift counts?Three referees judge each lift.