When lifters did a medium amount of training, their snatch got stronger the most — more than their clean & jerk or squat.

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MODERATE RESISTANCE TRAINING VOLUME PRODUCES MORE FAVORABLE STRENGTH GAINS THAN HIGH OR LOW VOLUMES DURING A SHORT‐TERM TRAINING CYCLE

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2005 Aug

The study found that when experienced young weightlifters trained with a medium amount of work, they got much stronger in the snatch than in the other lifts — just like the claim says.

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MODERATE RESISTANCE TRAINING VOLUME PRODUCES MORE FAVORABLE STRENGTH GAINS THAN HIGH OR LOW VOLUMES DURING A SHORT‐TERM TRAINING CYCLE

Score: 55

DOI: 10.1519/R-15574.1

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