Not the best advise... To put the intensity differences into perspective, the Russians only performed approximately 400 lifts higher than 90% over the course of a year, while the Bulgarians, however, did anywhere between 1.400 and 4.000 lifts above 90%. The ideal weightlifter has short femurs and a long torso, allowing an upright posture during lifts, and their arms are short, reducing the distance the bar has to travel during the snatch and jerk. Secondly; they’ve got a population of a whopping 1.42 BBBBBILLION. This can be anything from pull-ups, push-ups, handstand push-ups, leg raises, back extensions, shoulder press, rowing variations, dips, and many more. 3. So instead of squatting and pulling HEAVY, 4-5 times a … quantity of accessory work earlier in the program versus later on, but it'll never fully neglected. Chinese records in Olympic weightlifting. Chinese doping would be no surprise to me, however, I think dominance in endurance sports would be far more indicative of doping than weightlifting, which depends so much on proper biomechanics and perfect practice. Torso is upright (no hinge at the hip) and back is slightly arched. Chinese weightlifting techniques are coming to Kuwait for the first time ever! Conversely, the Bulgarian method is characterised as involving less planning and periodisation, hardly any exercises variation, and a high volume performed at higher relative loads. Want to see the champion in action? The above was drilled into us with every rep, as the coach didn’t find any of our positions acceptable--and probably none of yours. Yes, of course it's possible. Ma Jiangping pointed out the 5 fundamental cues utilised in the Chinese weightlifting technique. Lu Xiaojun performing a 200kg front squat with perfect form (Photo: Hookgrip), Want to see the champion in action? We provide professional Chinese weightlifting certificate courses. That concludes my knowledge about the Chinese system. The Chinese system heavily relies on perfecting the technique in their younger lifters. To put the intensity differences into perspective, the Russians only performed approximately 400 lifts higher than 90% over the course of a year, while the Bulgarians, however, did anywhere between 1.400 and 4.000 lifts above 90%. In some ways, China’s dominance in women’s weightlifting is even more staggering. On these camps, where everything revolves around weightlifting — obviously — they're provided with the best coaches China has to offer, training programmes made specifically for their needs, excellent training and recovery facilities, food, etc. LUXIAOJUN is a Chinese legendary weightlifter. So when the Chinese do a low volume training phase, it's very likely that the volume they're doing will still be much higher than the average weightlifter in western Europe would do. So, is it possible for anyone to train like the Chinese? Most "Western" people trying out Chinese weightlifting have this pattern. "Improvement in weightlifting performance will depend more on science, technique, rehabilitation, and protection from injury." Most lifters on the national team live on training camps most of the time. This cue is essential for all upper-body exercises and shoulder health. So I'll provide you with the insight from the top-level Chinese coach MA JIANGPING instead. Don’t spend hours analyzing your technique on your own. I'd love to go into depth about the Chinese weightlifting technique, but that a post for another time. Although weightlifting is a strength sport, strength is not the most important element in the sport of weightlifting, technique is and always will be the most important element. Obviously, there will be a higher. If you found this article interesting give it a.