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Which predictor matters most for Olympic weightlifting: explosive power or muscle size? Do you track long-term training load and its outcomes? Florian Venus breaks down the findings of his study looking at jumping performance, training experience, and muscle mass in relation to weightlifting performance.
Florian Venus is a Strength & Conditioning coach from Germany, and the founder of ALPHANITAS (Health & Performance App). He holds a BSc in Sports & Exercise Science and is pursuing a Masters in Sports Science in Salzburg. He competes in Olympic weightlifting and judo.
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Original research paper:
Venus F, Danner L, Buchecker M, Wagner H. The influence of power, muscle mass, and training experience on Olympic weightlifting performance. Kinesiology. 2025 Jun 30;57(1):143-9.
https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/481501
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