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Overhead position
/ˌəʊvəhˈɛd pəzˈɪʃən/
/ˌoʊvɚhˈɛd pəzˈɪʃən/Overhead position
01
(weightlifting) the act of holding the barbell or weights directly above the head with fully extended arms
overhead position
n
Example
The coach emphasized the importance of wrist stability in the overhead position.
He smoothly transitioned into the overhead position after completing his clean.
Achieving a stable overhead position is crucial for a successful jerk lift.
She struggled to maintain the overhead position during her snatch lift.
The athlete held the barbell steady in the overhead position for a few seconds before dropping it.
