title: Effect of cluster set configurations on power clean technique.
abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of cluster set configurations on power clean technique. Ten male, recreational weightlifters performed three sets of six repetitions at 80% of one repetition max with 0 (P0), 20 (P20) or 40 seconds (P40) inter-repetition rest. During the first and second set of P0, the catch and first pull were in a more forward position during repetition 6 as compared to repetition 1, respectively. During the second set of P40, differences in horizontal displacement were found between repetitions 1 and 6 for the second pull and the loop. During the third set of P40, differences in horizontal displacement were found between repetitions 1 and 6 for the first pull, transition, and beginning of the second pull. No differences in horizontal displacement were found between repetitions 1 and 6 during P20. During each set of P0, vertical displacement decreased between repetitions 1 and 6 (1.02 ± 0.07 m vs. 0.94 ± 0.06 m; Mean ± s). Cluster set configurations led to the maintenance of vertical displacement throughout all sets. The results demonstrate cluster set configurations with greater than 20 seconds inter-repetition rest maintain weightlifting technique to a greater extent than a traditional set configuration.
authors.affiliation: Neuromuscular and Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Justin P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Hardee
authors.forename: Marcus M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Lawrence
authors.forename: Kevin A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Zwetsloot
authors.forename: N Travis
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Triplett
authors.forename: Alan C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Utter
authors.forename: Jeffrey M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: McBride
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D053580:Muscle Strength; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D055070:Resistance Training; D012146:Rest; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult