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