kogutõste

Kogutõste, also known as the clean and jerk, is one of the two lifts in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. It is a complex, full-body movement that requires strength, speed, flexibility, and coordination. The lift is performed in two distinct phases.

The first phase is the clean. This involves lifting the barbell from the floor to the shoulders in a single, continuous motion. The lifter pulls the bar upwards with their legs and back, then quickly drops under it, catching it in a front rack position with the bar resting on their clavicles and deltoids. This requires significant mobility in the wrists, elbows, and shoulders.

The second phase is the jerk. From the front rack position, the lifter dips and then explosively drives the bar overhead. They then split their legs, one forward and one back, to regain balance and stability under the weight. Once stable, the lifter brings their feet back together, demonstrating control of the barbell overhead with arms fully extended. The lift is then completed when the lifter stands motionless with the barbell overhead.

Kogutõste is a test of overall strength and technique. It is one of the two lifts contested in the Olympic Games, alongside the snatch. Success in kogutõste requires years of dedicated training and refinement of technique. The weight lifted is measured in kilograms, and competitions are divided by bodyweight categories.