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powerlifting

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

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para powerlifting

a strength sport for athletes with physical disabilities, lifting maximum weights in three lifts

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snatch

(weightlifting) an Olympic lift where the lifter lifts the barbell from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion

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hook grip

a grip technique in weightlifting where the thumb is wrapped around the barbell, with the fingers and palm covering the thumb

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front rack

the position in weightlifting where the barbell rests across the front of the shoulders and collarbone with the elbows lifted

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overhead position

(weightlifting) the act of holding the barbell or weights directly above the head with fully extended arms

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one-rep max

the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise

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pull

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

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clean and jerk

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

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kettlebell lifting

a type of weightlifting using kettlebells, typically involving swinging or lifting movements

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the International Weightlifting Federation

the global governing body for the sport of weightlifting

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the International Powerlifting Federation

the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting

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to press

to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles

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press

a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position

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