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Weight class and body composition in Olympic weightlifters - with Monica Nelson
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Weight class and body composition in Olympic weightlifters - with Monica Nelson

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ยท Evidence Strong

September 13, 202452m 2s

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Monica Nelson is a weightlifter, researcher and PhD student at the University of Waikato, NZ. In this episode of the Evidence Strong Show we discuss how American Olympic weightlifters decide on which weight class to compete in. We also discussed aspects of body composition, leanness and fat. Enjoy!

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Link to the original research paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10126902221120183

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