Darren Pham is a former employee of eBay and Splunk with broad experience in system administration and event management. A graduate of the Year Up training program, Darren Pham balances his professional life with a commitment to health and fitness. He is particularly interested in Olympic weightlifting.
Olympic weightlifting is more structured than many people think, and there are some misconceptions around the sport worth clearing up.
Q: Is Olympic weightlifting safe?
A: While it is possible to get hurt, weightlifting is a low-impact sport and the chances of injury are lower than in many other disciplines. Most injuries can be avoided with proper technique and good coaching.
Q: What are the Olympic lifts?
A: There are two competition lifts: the clean and jerk, and the snatch. Other lifts have come and gone through the years but current competitions are restricted to only those two.
Q: Can anyone do Olympic weightlifting?
A: Most people can perform and benefit from Olympic lifts. However, some initial training and conditioning may be necessary before the lifts can be done safely.
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