a strength sport consisting of three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift
powerlifting
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
lo strappo
a grip technique in weightlifting where the thumb is wrapped around the barbell, with the fingers and palm covering the thumb
presa a gancio
the position in weightlifting where the barbell rests across the front of the shoulders and collarbone with the elbows lifted
rack frontale
(weightlifting) the act of holding the barbell or weights directly above the head with fully extended arms
posizione sopra la testa
the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise
massimo di una ripetizione
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
sollevamento
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
strappo e slancio
a type of weightlifting using kettlebells, typically involving swinging or lifting movements
sollevamento con kettlebell
the global governing body for the sport of weightlifting
Federazione Internazionale di Sollevamento Pesi
the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting
Federazione Internazionale di Powerlifting
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
spingere
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position