C&J

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C&J
Stands forClean and jerk
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C&J stands for Clean and jerk, a fitness and exercise abbreviation.

Olympic weightlifting movement in two parts: the clean lifts the bar from the floor to the shoulders, and the jerk drives it overhead. It is one of the two competition lifts, with the snatch.

Example: She hit a 100 kg C&J at the meet, a new personal record.

Usage notes

The heaviest weights in Olympic lifting are moved in the clean and jerk. Weightlifting competitions add an athlete's best snatch and best C&J for a total. CrossFit uses both lifts in many workouts.

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