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Earn First Olympic Weightlifting Total
16 weeks · 0 milestones
Compete in an Olympic weightlifting event, successfully lift in both snatch and clean & jerk, and earn an official total.
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Spend 6–8 weeks drilling the snatch and clean & jerk with an empty bar or PVC pipe. Video every session from the side and from 45 degrees. Technique in the Olympic lifts is non-negotiable before adding load — rushing to weight is the single biggest mistake beginners make.
Proof required
Submit: (1) side-view video of snatch with correct overhead position and full squat; (2) side-view video of clean & jerk showing front rack and split jerk; (3) coach or training partner written assessment of the two biggest technique errors still to fix.
What gets checked
- Both lifts filmed from the side showing full squat under the bar — not a power snatch or power clean
- Reviewer names specific technique flaws (e.g. early arm pull, starfish press-out, incomplete extension) — not general praise
- Videos show consistent movement across multiple reps, not one lucky attempt