a strength sport consisting of three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift
levantamiento de potencia
a strength sport for athletes with physical disabilities, lifting maximum weights in three lifts
para powerlifting
(weightlifting) an Olympic lift where the lifter lifts the barbell from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion
el arranque
a grip technique in weightlifting where the thumb is wrapped around the barbell, with the fingers and palm covering the thumb
agarre de gancho
the position in weightlifting where the barbell rests across the front of the shoulders and collarbone with the elbows lifted
posición frontal
(weightlifting) the act of holding the barbell or weights directly above the head with fully extended arms
posición sobre la cabeza
the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise
máximo de una repetición
the phase in weightlifting where the lifter lifts the barbell off the ground, typically transitioning into a higher position such as the clean or snatch
tirón
an Olympic lift where the lifter lifts a barbell from the floor to the shoulders, clean, and then lifts it overhead, jerk, in two distinct movements
arranque y envión
a type of weightlifting using kettlebells, typically involving swinging or lifting movements
levantamiento de kettlebell
the global governing body for the sport of weightlifting
Federación Internacional de Halterofilia
the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting
Federación Internacional de Halterofilia
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
empujar
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position