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
de snatch
a grip technique in weightlifting where the thumb is wrapped around the barbell, with the fingers and palm covering the thumb
haakgreep
the position in weightlifting where the barbell rests across the front of the shoulders and collarbone with the elbows lifted
voorste rack
(weightlifting) the act of holding the barbell or weights directly above the head with fully extended arms
bovenhoofse positie
the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise
maximale gewicht voor één herhaling
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
trek
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
clean en jerk
a type of weightlifting using kettlebells, typically involving swinging or lifting movements
kettlebell heffen
the global governing body for the sport of weightlifting
Internationale Gewichtheffen Federatie
the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting
Internationale Powerlifting Federatie
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
duwen
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position