Vocabulario de Deportes Individuales Clave - Powerlifting

a strength sport consisting of three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

a physical object used to add mass to another object or machine

having a lot of physical power

having the highest level of significance or central importance

an exercise performed by bending the knees and lowering the body to strengthen the legs

a weightlift in which you lie on your back on a bench and press weights upward

a weightlifting exercise where a person lifts a loaded barbell or weight from the ground to hip level while keeping the back straight and the arms extended

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

a country in North America that has 50 states

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting

the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

an athlete who lifts barbells

the complete amount or entirety of something

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

a division in combat sports that groups competitors by body weight to ensure fair and balanced matches

to join in a contest or game

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

a group of people having approximately the same age

a metal bar with heavy discs hanging at each end, used in bodybuilding

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

to flex a joint to change its angle

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

(of an action) free from danger, harm, or serious risk

in a right way and without mistake

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

a thick, supportive strap worn around the waist during heavy lifts to stabilize the core, support the lower back, and reduce the risk of injury

a protective equipment worn over the knee to cushion impacts and prevent injuries during sports like volleyball, basketball, or skateboarding

a long piece of fabric used in combat sports like boxing and Muay Thai to protect the hands and wrists during training and competition

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

a unit of measuring weight equal to 2.20 pounds or 1000 grams

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed