Comments on SprintStrong: 214 Kg Snatch World Record

Under weightlifting rules there's only two min...

2011-12-18T00:22:07.232-08:00

Under weightlifting rules there's only two minutes between attempts if you're the only left one lifting, which was the case with Salimi.

Yes good point. However, whilst the potentiation ...

2011-11-29T10:09:11.045-08:00

Yes good point.

However, whilst the potentiation effect may last for longer than most people appreciate, it is probably at its most heightened state after 3-4 minutes. Although, even that will depend on the stimulus providing the potentiating effect.

It could just be a recent habit that he has picked up - although my guess is that it is a deliberate attempt to achieve a small potentiating effect.

The studies I read on the potentiation effect said...

2011-11-21T03:31:30.956-08:00

The studies I read on the potentiation effect said it lasts for about 30 minutes and is brought on by intense lifts. This is at least his 3rd lift of the competition. The previous two most likely did more in preparation than that quick jerk. Assuming there isn't a long weight between lifts.