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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
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.
