powerlifting
[noun]
a strength sport consisting of three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift
Ex:
para powerlifting
[noun]
a strength sport for athletes with physical disabilities, lifting maximum weights in three lifts
Ex:
His
dedication
to
para powerlifting
has
inspired
many
others
with
disabilities
to
take up
the
sport
.
snatch
[noun]
(weightlifting) an Olympic lift where the lifter lifts the barbell from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion
Ex:
Coaches
emphasize
proper
form
and
technique
in
the
snatch
.
hook grip
[noun]
a grip technique in weightlifting where the thumb is wrapped around the barbell, with the fingers and palm covering the thumb
Ex:
Beginners
often
struggle
to
get
comfortable
with
the
hook grip
.
front rack
[noun]
the position in weightlifting where the barbell rests across the front of the shoulders and collarbone with the elbows lifted
Ex:
The
coach
emphasized
the
importance
of
a
tight
front rack
for
efficient
jerks
.
overhead position
[noun]
(weightlifting) the act of holding the barbell or weights directly above the head with fully extended arms
Ex:
The
athlete
held
the
barbell
steady
in
the
overhead position
for
a few
seconds
before
dropping
it
.
one-rep max
[noun]
the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise
Ex:
Knowing
your
one-rep max
helps
tailor
your
workout
program
for
optimal
gains
.
pull
[noun]
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
Ex:
The
athlete
's
clean
was
hindered
by
a
weak
pull
from
the
floor
.
clean and jerk
[noun]
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
Ex:
She
set
a
new
personal best
in
the
clean and jerk
competition
.
kettlebell lifting
[noun]
a type of weightlifting using kettlebells, typically involving swinging or lifting movements
Ex:
Proper
form
is
essential
for
maximizing
the
benefits
of
kettlebell lifting
.
the global governing body for the sport of weightlifting
Ex:
Doping
violations
are
strictly
monitored
by
the
International Weightlifting Federation
.
the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting
Ex:
Records
set
at
International Powerlifting Federation
events
are
recognized
worldwide
.
to press
[verb]
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
Ex:
The
weightlifter
showcased
his
strength
by
pressing
a
heavy
barbell
overhead
.
press
[noun]
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position
Ex:
Coaches
emphasize
proper
form
and
control
in
the
press
.