The relative value of strength in Olympic Weightlifting PT. 2

Let's talk about the relative value of strength in Weightlifting. How relative is it? It's probably the most valuable asset a Weightlifter can have for the following reasons described below.

Weightlifting is not judged...
If Weightlifting was a sport that was simply judged and based off technique then there would be no need for weight classes. Sports that are judged based off technique execution such as gymnastics and diving don't have weight classes. They have judges who judge the movements of the sport. These are sports that are completely subjective and when it comes to scoring and it's up the judges to declare who is the winner.

In Weightlifting, there are no judges. There are referees who's job is to make sure that the executed lifts are within the rules. In order to win, it is up to the Weightlifter. The winner is determined by the lifter that lifts the most weight. The judges don't determine the winners in this sport.

Records in Weightlifting
The reason there are records in Weightlifting is because these records are based off which lifter lifted the most weight in the snatch and clean and jerk for their respective weight class. The records aren't set on who has the best technique. The records are based off who lifted the most weight...PERIOD!

Weight Classes
If technique were truly so important in Weightlifting then why are there weight classes? Don't get me wrong, technique is important but it's not the determining factor in winning. No one wins gold medals because they have better technique. If this sport was purely about technique let's have no weight classes and see who lifts the most. It's so obvious that this approach would favor the heavier more muscular lifters. Why? Because higher weight classes have more cross sectional muscle fibers which produce more force. But because this isn't the approach to winning in Weightlifting there are weight classes and rightfully so.

In order to win in the sport of Weightlifting you have to be strong. You have to be the strongest in your weight class. Because no matter how good your technique is you are not going to be awarded a medal for based off your technique. But you will earn a medal for lifting the most kilos no matter how your technique is as long as the lifts are within the rules.

Coach Cano