#tiantao

Most lifters will breakdown technically at a certain percentage of their max but the long-term goal of #chineseweightlifting training is for this breakdown to occur as close to your max as possible. In order to achieve this, athletes should focus on the quality of their lifting and build volume there until build the required strength, speed, and technique to attempt heavier weights.

For example, here we show a compilation of heavy lifts from #mastrength friend #tiantao: 300kg #squat double, 210/220/225kg #cleanandjerk (which is his max CJ to date)! Notice how the quality remains high in his #strength movements as well as his #weightlifting movements. This allows him to avoid injury and prepares him for high intensity lifts.

So focus on the quality of your training, don’t rush into heavy weights and you will achieve greater results in the long run. If you want to invest in the quality of your lifting then join us in China for 2 weeks of #olympicweightlifting can training at the #mastrengthcamp by clicking the link in our bio. Or check any of our upcoming seminars:
Hangzhou, CHN - Apr 15
Doral, FL - April 22
❓ Open for US - April 29
Gafanha de Nazare, POR - May 6-7
❓ Open for US/UK - May 13
❓ Open for US - May 20 or 21
Singapore - May 27 (coming soon)
Ma Strength Camp, CHN - May 30 - Jun 13
Seoul - June 16-17
Arlington - VA June 25 (coming soon)
 TBA - July 1 ❓ Open worldwide! - July 8
Chandler, AZ - July 15 ❓ Open worldwide! - July 22, 29, and August 5
Sanford, ME - August 12

In China, athletes are taught to stay in contact with the ground as long as possible during the snatch or clean. This allows athletes to continuously exert force into the bar throughout the entire lift and minimize the time needed to adjust for the catch. Hence athletes are encouraged to slide into their catch position rather than jump off the ground.

Here we see 3 different snatches from Tian Tao (175 at 85kg), Lu Xiaojun(174 at 77kg), and Liao Hui (158 at 69). Notice how their feet stay connected to the ground as they extend and how their feet stay low to the ground as they adjust to squat. Try this out if you ever feel like you lose control of the bar after extension or feel like you don’t have enough time to catch get under the bar. The last seminar opportunities for this year before our China weightlifting camp in December will be near Chicago, Vancouver, and Florence/Perugia. So check out the dates and sign up on our website or message us for more information! #mastrength #mastrengthyourstrength #Chineseweightlifting #snatch #weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #tiantao #luxiaojun #liaohui

Here we see Tian Tao (85kg) attempt an unofficial record of 230kg CJ. Part of the reason for this miss is because his dip was not straight which results in his hip force overpowering his knees. As a result, his balance moves forward and he  loses tension in the upper back. So during your technical training, pay attention to your balance in the dip and drive to make sure you balance your horizontal forces and maximize your vertical forces. If you want to learn more about balancing your lifting, join us this December for the 2016 Ma Strength weightlifting camp in China this summer!  See www.Chineseweightlifting.com/ mastrengthcamp for more details! #mastrength #mastrengthyourstrength #mastrengthcamp #Chineseweightlifting #tiantao #85 #cleanandjerk #squatjerk #weightlifting #strong #olympicweightlifting