Which is common to both the snatch and the clean?

Load on the bar

Barbell kinematics

Hand placement

Which grip type has been shown to have a positive effect on the kinetics when performing the clean? 

Hook

Closed

Open

What is the commonly accepted position of the shoulders relative to the barbell in the set position?

Behind the barbell

In front of the barbell

Above the barbell

Where should the center of pressure move towards during the initial displacement of the barbell?

Midfoot

Heel

Forefoot

What occurs in the knees during the transition phase? 

The knees start to flex

The knees start to extend

The knees remain extended

What can contribute to a decrease in barbell velocity during the transition phase?

Weak elbow flexors

Weak knee flexors

Weak hip extensors

How should the lifter’s center of pressure shift to optimize the transition period? 

From the heel to the forefoot

From forefoot to the heel

From the heel to the midfoot

Where should the center of the shoulder joint be positioned relative to the barbell at the end of the second pull? 

Slightly behind the barbell

Directly over the barbell

Slightly in front of the barbell

How can loads near to or exceeding the 1RM affect the degree of ankle, knee, and hip extension during the second pull?

Full extension will be achieved at all three joints

Full extension may not be achieved at any of the three joints

Full extension will be achieved in the ankles and knees, but not the hips

Where should the barbell be positioned relative to the foot during the receive point of the clean? 

Over the forefoot

Over the arch

Over the heel