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Why does it seem as though olympic lifts will develop far more overall power than powerlifting exercises (basically squat, bench, deadlift vs. snatch and clean + jerk)? I would do the olympic lifts in addition to my current routine, but in doing so, I would most likely have to throw the weights down on the floor (which, needless to say, is not good in a basement). Should I do olympic lifts to improve my power, but not slam the weights down? It also seems like they would be very dangerous to do without a spotter, which isn't a good thing. So what would you say is better for overall power: the three main power lifts, or the olympic lifts (snatch and clean + jerk)? Is one better than the other to train with? Will one cause more long-term stress and wear on the body than the other? Feel free to express your general thoughts and/or answer my questions.