Method to compare weigh classes in Olympic weightlifting

The Sinclair coefficients are a method to compare different weight classes in Olympic weightlifting.

See also

Wilks coefficient

References

Further reading

Cleather, Daniel John (2006). "Adjusting Powerlifting Performances for Differences in Body Mass". The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20 (2): 412–421. doi:10.1519/R-17545.1. PMID 16686573. S2CID 23665859. ProQuest 213065469.
Durguerian, A.; Bougard, C.; Drogou, C.; Sauvet, F.; Chennaoui, M.; Filaire, E. (2016). "Weight Loss, Performance and Psychological Related States in High-level Weightlifters". International Journal of Sports Medicine. 37 (3): 230–238. doi:10.1055/s-0035-1555852. PMID 26701827.
Panayotov, V; Yankova, N (2020). "Retrospective analysis of achievements of women weightlifters at the Olympic games" (PDF). Trakia Journal of Sciences. 18 (Suppl. 1): 918–923. doi:10.15547/tjs.2020.s.01.151. S2CID 232961441.
Ledder, Glenn (2013). "A Brief Summary of Calculus". Mathematics for the Life Sciences. Springer Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics and Technology. pp. 5–81. doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-7276-6_1. ISBN 978-1-4614-7275-9.
Travis, S. Kyle; Goodin, Jacob R.; Beckham, George K.; Bazyler, Caleb D. (23 May 2018). "Identifying a Test to Monitor Weightlifting Performance in Competitive Male and Female Weightlifters". Sports. 6 (2): 46. doi:10.3390/sports6020046. PMC 6026842. PMID 29910350.
Izquierdo, Mikel; Ibáñez, Javier; Häkkinen, Keijo; Kraemer, William J.; Ruesta, Maite; Gorostiaga, Esteban M. (1 May 2004). "Maximal strength and power, muscle mass, endurance and serum hormones in weightlifters and road cyclists". Journal of Sports Sciences. 22 (5): 465–478. doi:10.1080/02640410410001675342. PMID 15160600. S2CID 8703388. INIST 15656449.
Saczuk, Jerzy; Wasiluk, Agnieszka (1 January 2012). "Dependence between Body Tissue Composition and Results Achieved by Weightlifters". Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity. 4 (1). doi:10.2478/v10131-012-0002-3. ProQuest 1321367022.
Sinclair, RG (June 1985). "Normalizing the performances of athletes in Olympic weightlifting". Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences. 10 (2): 94–98. PMID 4017158. S2CID 20030648.
Batterham, Alan M.; George, Keith P. (1 December 1997). "Allometric modeling does not determine a dimensionless power function ratio for maximal muscular function". Journal of Applied Physiology. 83 (6): 2158–2166. doi:10.1152/jappl.1997.83.6.2158. PMID 9390994.

External links

International Weightlifting Federation
Sinclair Calculator - calculate sinclair points from kg or lbs
Alberta Weightlifting Association. "The Sinclair Coefficients for the Olympiad January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020 For Men's and Women's Olympic Weightlifting" (PDF). International Weightlifting Federation.

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