In competitive weightlifting, athletes use a lifting method called the clean and

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In competitive weightlifting, athletes use a lifting method called the clean and jerk. In this method, the weightlifter holds the weight as close to her leg as possible with her arms hanging down. Afterwards, the weightlifter lifts the barbell by pulling with the arms, but keeping them as close as possible to the body. She then flips her elbows and extends her arms upwards to complete the motion. Explain why in all these steps is important to keep the barbell close to the body
In competitive weightlifting, athletes use a lifting method called the clean and jerk. In this method, the weightlifter holds the weight as close to her leg as possible with her arms hanging down. Afterwards, the weightlifter lifts the barbell by pulling with the arms, but keeping them as close as possible to the body. She then flips her elbows and extends her arms upwards to complete the motion. Explain why in all these steps is important to keep the barbell close to the body

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to minimize the torque of the barbell.........if the weightlifter doesn't hold it close to the body the torque produced will be more by the weight......and he has to deliver more energy to hold the weight in every position....and there will be more chances of falling the weight.

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