Weight over bar

Weight over bar (or Highland games one arm weight over bar) is a traditional strength sport derived from ancient Scottish Highland games that involves the heaving of a 25.5 kg (56 lb) weight, over a bar using one hand.[1] Unlike its other counterpart, the Weight throw which involves a full body rotating spinning technique,[2] the Weight over bar requires the weight to be kept between the legs before swinging it up in a pendulum like manner, and releasing when it is at its apex, directly overhead.

  1. ^ "Weight Over Bar Guide: How-To, Benefits, and Programming Tips". Matthew Barker for www.barbend.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Weight Over Bar - There are two ways to get the weight over the bar. You can "stand" and basically do what would be a "super one hand snatch" and pull the weight up and over your head and over the bar. Or you can do the "spin" and basically do a "turn" (much like the rotation on the shot put)". Thom Van Vleck for www.usawa.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.