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TIGHT SIDE UP [3 records]

Record 1 2011-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weightlifting
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
CONT

Split jerk instructions.... Inhale and position chest high with torso tight. Keeping pressure on heels, dip body by bending knees and ankles slightly. Explosively drive upward with legs, driving barbell up off shoulders. Drop body downward and split one foot forward and other backward as fast as possible while vigorously extending arms overhead. The split position places front shin vertical to floor with front foot flat on floor. The rear knee is slightly bent with rear foot positioned on toes. The bar should be positioned directly over ears at arms length with back straight. Push up with both legs. Position feet side by side by bringing front foot back partway and then rear foot forward. Return to shoulders and repeat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Haltérophilie
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Halterofilia
  • Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
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Record 2 2000-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
DEF

Matching veneer by laying adjacent sheets tight side up, without turning or reversing them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
DEF

Appareillage réalisé en plaçant des placages côte à côte sans qu'ils aient été retournés, et dont la face comprimée apparaît toujours sur le dessus.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
OBS

tight side up

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
OBS

côté serré à l'extérieur (contre-plaqué).

Spanish

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