The movements in competitive weightlifting can make you a powerful athlete. This book and DVD-ROM package shows how to incorporate these exercises into your own sports training program. It demonstrates the effective learning progressions for the snatch, clean, jerk, pulling assistance exercises, squat, and other lifts.

The on-screen instruction and a frame-by-frame breakdown demonstrate the execution of each lift to create an overall package that establishes a new benchmark for weightlifting instruction. "The Explosive Lifting for Sports" DVD brings to life the safest, most effective learning progressions for all of the lifts. Just as important, it outlines key technical adjustments and exercise options for athletes of various body types. Learn how to perform each lift correctly with step-by-step instructions for developing the power you need to excel in your sport. Most coaches and athletes today agree that resistance training creates stronger, faster players who are more resistant to injury. Improve your performance on the field or on the court and develop whole-body power with this enhanced edition of "Explosive Lifting for Sports." "Human Kinetics" DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.

Chapter 1. Training for Optimal Strength
Chapter 2. Developing Explosive Power
Chapter 3. Combining Weightlifting and Plyometrics
Chapter 4. Building a Technique Base
Chapter 5. Snatch
Chapter 6. Clean
Chapter 7. Jerk
Chapter 8. Pulling Exercises
Chapter 9. Squatting and Pressing Exercises
Chapter 10. Designing an Effective Training Program
Chapter 11. Sport-Specific Training Programs