Meanwhile in Germany …
This was an important Bundesliga competition for Max Lang!
Not only was it the league’s semi final, but it also counted as the individual qualification for European championships 2017.
Max had to hit a 331kg total in order to secure the his spot on the team.
And that’s what he did, going 6/6 with 145, 150, 154kg in the Snatch, plus 174, 177 and 180kg in the Clean & Jerk (he still had to Power Jerk) for a 334kg total and new personal record in the Snatch (at 77.8kg bodyweight)!
More:
- Watch his first Bundesliga competition of 2017 (2 weeks earlier)
- Follow Max on Instagram @max_lang_weightlifting
Interesting that he was able to qualify for the team even though he competed at 77.8
That’s how it works for everyone in Germany.
I think up to 77kg you can be something like 1.5kg over target weight. 85kg and up you can be +2kg.
Seems like a good system. Avoid cutting weight until it really counts.