Article Title

HOOK-GRIP IMPROVES POWER CLEAN KINETICS AND KINEMATICS

Authors

Dustin J. Oranchuk, Auckland University of TechnologyFollow
Riki S. Lindsay, Victoria University, Melbourne
Eric R. Helms, Auckland University of Technology
Eric Harbour, Auckland University of Technology
Adam Storey, Auckland University of Technology
Eric J. Drinkwater, Deakin University

Category

Stronger

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare one repetition maximum (1RM), as well as biomechanical outputs across a range of loads (75-100%) in the power clean (PC) utilizing the hook grip (HG) or closed-grip (CG). Eleven well-trained males (PC 1RM=1.34xBW) with at least six months of HG experience volunteered. Following a familiarization session, PC 1RM testing with the HG and CG were completed in random order, 5-7 days apart on a force platform with linear position transducers and 2D motion capture. The HG condition resulted in greater PC 1RM (6.6%, ES=0.43), peak barbell velocity (2.9-5.2%, ES=0.41-0.70) and relative peak barbell power (5.7-15.1%, ES=0.32-0.71) at all submaximal loads compared to CG. No substantial differences were found in horizontal bar-path (ES=-0.27-0.32). The results of this study suggest that athletes who implement weightlifting movements in their physical preparation should adopt the HG.

New Investigator Award

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Recommended Citation

Oranchuk, Dustin J.; Lindsay, Riki S.; Helms, Eric R.; Harbour, Eric; Storey, Adam; and Drinkwater, Eric J. (2018) "HOOK-GRIP IMPROVES POWER CLEAN KINETICS AND KINEMATICS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 104.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol36/iss1/104