Essays covering a range of topics from weightlifting biomechanics; injury susceptibility in sport; weightlifting training; weightlifting sports science.
The Foot, the Ankle Joint and An Asian Pull Andrew Charniga, Jr. Sportivnypress.com© “The arch of the foot is linked up by elastic ligaments that can store elastic energy when deformed and later reutilize it as mechanical work.” (Alexander, 1988). Figure 1. The re – bending of the knees occurs at what is considered pre […]
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Can There Be Such A Thing As An Asian Pull? Andrew Charniga, Jr. Sportivnypress.com© “According to the laws of mechanics, work performed against gravity does not depend on the type of trajectory; since it is measured by the height to which the weight has been raised”. I.P.Zhekov,1976 An early rise onto the toes with knees
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It’s All Connected: Part III Reverse Engineering Injury Mechanism Andrew Charniga, Jr. Sportivnypress.com© “If you find from your own experience that something is a fact and it contradicts what some authority has written down, then you must abandon the authority and base your reasoning on your own findings.” Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) (quoted
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Comparison of Warm Up Protocols of High Class Male and Female Weightlifters Andrew Charniga, Jr. Sportivny Press© 2010 “The warm up should not be fatiguing. On the contrary, it should invigorate the sportsman to perform the exercises” (A.N. Vorbeyev, 1988). Olympic and World Champion CAO Lei (CHN) rests between warm up lifts at 2009 World
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