Lead Instructor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kenan ERDAĞI
PhD in Anatomy, Olympic Weightlifting Technical Director, International Strength Coach
Kenan Erdağı is an international expert in Olympic Weightlifting with over 20 years of high-performance coaching experience. Throughout his career, he has served as a Technical Director and National Team Coach at major international events including the World Championships, European Championships, and Youth Olympic Games, contributing to the development of numerous European, World, and Olympic medal-winning athletes.
He holds the highest national coaching credential, the 5th-Level Olympic Weightlifting Technical Director certification, and is recognized for his expertise in Snatch and Clean & Jerk technique, bar-path mechanics, movement biomechanics, and strength development.
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH BACKGROUND
Dr. Erdağı holds a PhD in Anatomy, specializing in musculoskeletal structure, biomechanics, and movement science.
His academic contributions include:
- 40+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
- 30+ international conference presentations
- 5+ international book chapters
- 2 authored scientific books on Olympic weightlifting and strength training
His research focuses on:
- Olympic Weightlifting biomechanics
- Bar-path analysis
- Muscle–tendon structure and movement science
- Performance measurement and strength-power development
- Athlete assessment and injury prevention
COACHING & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- 20+ years of coaching in Olympic Weightlifting
- Extensive experience as Technical Director for national teams
- Expertise in error detection & correction in Snatch and Clean & Jerk
- Bar-path optimization and movement efficiency
- Strength and power development programming
- International educator in weightlifting technique and performance
SCIENTIFIC PROFILES
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=N1gSOf4AAAAJ&hl=tr
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kenan-Erdagi?ev=hdr_xprf
Web of ScienceID: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAD-1538-2021
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2338-6546
EDUCATION STYLE
Dr. Erdağı’s teaching approach is built on:
- Scientific evidence
- Technical precision
- Practical application
- Clear, structured instruction
- Methods suitable for all levels of coaches and athletes
His goal is to make complex weightlifting concepts easy to understand and implement.
MISSION AT BARPATH PERFORMANCE
The mission of BarPath Performance is:
“To deliver science-based Olympic weightlifting education to coaches and athletes worldwide, supported by real-world coaching experience and elite-level performance analysis.”
Dr. Erdağı leads:
- Online --/---eligible courses
- Video-based technique instruction
- Bar-path and movement analysis sessions
- Professional certification programs
All designed to elevate coaching quality and athlete performance globally.