clean and jerk

Meaning

Noun

The act of lifting the barbell from the floor to a resting position across the front of the shoulders (the clean phase), pausing, and thrusting the barbell over the head to a stationary position in one movement (the jerk phase). The normal technique for both parts of this act involves propelling the barbell upwards, quickly lowering the torso, and then straightening the legs.

Verb

To lift and manipulate a weight in this fashion.

Synonyms

clean

boost

jerk

jog

propulsion

push

actuation

shove

Translations

épaulé-jeté

ζετέ

επολέ-ζετέ

nettoyer

propre

pur

épaulé jeté

jeté

Stoßen

dos tiempos