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That\u2019s how much weight the best of the best in the men\u2019s superheavyweight division leaders are expected to lift! \u00a0(The record in Olympic competition is 263.5kg, or 580.9 pounds!)<\/p>\n<p>International weightlifting consists of two lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. \u00a0Both of these lifts are performed explosively, requiring a combination of strength and speed. \u00a0However, because these lifts also enhance strength and speed, they are frequently implemented in the training for other competitive sports to improve the athlete\u2019s jumping ability, agility, and explosiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s meet today\u2019s ATI Injury Analyst: ATI Regional Director Damon Bescia is a physical therapist with board certifications in both orthopaedics and sports, who is also a strength and conditioning specialist.<\/p>\n<p>According to Damon, despite the unbelievably enormous weights these athletes lift, weightlifting is actually one of the safest sports. \u00a0You and I may be more at danger when lifting just one-tenth of what these elite athletes achieve because we don\u2019t have the extensive training in proper lifting technique that these athletes benefit from.<\/p>\n<p>Damon said that one study revealed that weightlifting injuries varied from acute to chronic, from mild to severe, and from ligament sprains to fractures of the spine\u2014even one concussion was reported. Here are a few other common injuries\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of injuries are common\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low back:<\/strong>\u00a0Because weightlifting exercises (like the snatch and the clean and jerk) put a lot of stress on the body, they can strain the muscles in the back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knee<\/strong>: Weightlifters are constantly squatting, which puts extreme pressure on their knees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoulder<\/strong>: As with the lower back and knee injuries, weightlifters exert a lot of pressure on their shoulder muscles to complete a press above their head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prevention and treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keys in reducing the risk of such injuries include\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Implementing a proper warm-up<\/li>\n<li>Strict adherence to correct lifting technique and body mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Using good discernment in avoiding over-training and knowing one\u2019s own limitations<\/li>\n<li>Resisting the desire to \u201cpush through the pain\u201d after its onset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the stories of top weightlifters inspire you to \u201chit the weights\u201d, be sure to work with a qualified weight coach to learn proper technique. You may not become the next \u201cWorld\u2019s Strongest Man or Women\u201d, but with proper weight training you\u2019ll build muscle mass, boost metabolism, strengthen bones, decrease blood pressure, improve posture, and even improve your mood \u00a0because weight training generates good mood inducing endorphins!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine lifting two refrigerators over your head. Now throw in two models on top of those refrigerators. 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