Table 3. Linear vertical kinematics of the barbell during the first and the second pull. Data are means (±SD).
Variables Heavier lift The heaviest lift
Barbell mass (kg) 122.2 (16.8) 126.8 (16.8) *
Barbell height at the end of the first pull (m) .56 (.06) .56 (.06)
Barbell height at the end of the second pull (m) .99 (.02) .99 (.02)
Maximum barbell height (m) 1.27 (.06) 1.25 (.06) *
The maximum vertical velocity of the barbell in the first pull (m·s-1) .98 (.21) .95 (.22)
The maximum vertical velocity of the barbell in the second pull (m·s-1) 1.82 (.12) 1.72 (.13) *
Horizontal displacement toward weightlifter in the first pull (m) .06 (.03) .06 (.02)
Horizontal displacement away from weightlifter in the second pull (m) .04 (.03) .04 (.05)
* p < 0.05