When lifters did a medium amount of training, their snatch got stronger the most — more than their clean & jerk or squat.
Scientific Claim
Among experienced junior weightlifters, moderate-volume resistance training produces the largest relative strength increase in the snatch (6.1%) compared to clean & jerk (3.7%) and squat (4.2%) over a 10-week period.
Original Statement
“The MVG showed a significant increase for the Sn, C&J, and Sq exercises (6.1, 3.7, and 4.2%, respectively, p < 0.01)”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
This is a descriptive finding of magnitude within one group — no causal comparison between lifts was tested. 'Association' is conservative and correct.
More Accurate Statement
“Among experienced junior weightlifters, moderate-volume resistance training is associated with the largest relative strength increase in the snatch (6.1%) compared to clean & jerk (3.7%) and squat (4.2%) over a 10-week period.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
MODERATE RESISTANCE TRAINING VOLUME PRODUCES MORE FAVORABLE STRENGTH GAINS THAN HIGH OR LOW VOLUMES DURING A SHORT‐TERM TRAINING CYCLE
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.