Lift of the Quarter - Final Lift of 2009

The final lift for 2009 is The Two Hands Clean and Press.

The barbell shall be placed horizontal to the lifter's front. The bar is cleaned to the shoulders and may rest on the clavicles, the upper chest or on the arms fully bent. The feet must be on a plane parallel to the lifter's front but may be any distance apart. The legs must be straight. With the lifter motionless in this position, the signal to press is given. Without jerking, stopping, bending of the knees, moving the feet or leaning further back the bar is pressed to arms length overhead. At the completion of the lift the lifter is still and the completion signal is then given.

DO NOT press before the signal, lower the bar or chest to create momentum, rotate the trunk, move feet or raise toes/heels during press. Do not pause during press, lower bar before the referee’s signal or drop the bar after the signal. Always lock out arms and press with even arm extension.

Good luck!