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Key Individual Sports Vocabulary - Powerlifting

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Key Individual Sports Vocabulary
powerlifting

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

Ex: My friend joined a powerlifting club to help him increase his bench press performance.
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sport
sport
[noun]

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

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

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

Ex: The team has lifted the trophy after winning the championship .
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heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She needed help to lift the heavy furniture during the move .
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weight
weight
[noun]

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

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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .
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main
main
[Adjective]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

Ex: The main goal of the marketing campaign is to increase brand awareness and customer engagement .
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squat
squat
[noun]

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

Ex: Squats improve overall lower-body strength .
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bench press

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

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deadlift
deadlift
[noun]

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

Ex: In powerlifting , the deadlift is one of the three main competition lifts .
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muscle
muscle
[noun]

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

Ex: The weightlifter 's strong muscles helped him lift heavy weights .
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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United Kingdom

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

Ex: The United Kingdom is made up of four countries : England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland .
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the International Powerlifting Federation

the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting

Ex: The International Powerlifting Federation emphasizes safety and proper technique in the sport .
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the International Powerlifting Federation

the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting

Ex: The International Powerlifting Federation emphasizes safety and proper technique in the sport .
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rule
rule
[noun]

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

Ex: The game has rules for scoring points .
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contest
contest
[noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .
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lifter
lifter
[noun]

an athlete who lifts barbells

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total
total
[noun]

the complete amount or entirety of something

Ex: All the items together make up the total.
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score
score
[noun]

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

Ex: The home team was leading by one point , with a score of 5-4 after the round .
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weight class

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

Ex: The championship bout was in the featherweight weight class, one of the most competitive divisions .
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .
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similar
similar
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The two sisters had similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .
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age group
age group
[noun]

a group of people having approximately the same age

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barbell
barbell
[noun]

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

Ex: After weeks of training , he increased the weight on his barbell to continue challenging his muscles .
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

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

Ex: She draped a shawl over her shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening .
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knee
knee
[noun]

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

Ex: She had a scar just below her knee from a childhood bike accident .
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to bend
to bend
[Verb]

to flex a joint to change its angle

Ex:
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arm
arm
[noun]

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

Ex: She used her arm to push open the heavy door .
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

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

Ex: This food is safe to eat even after being frozen for weeks .
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correctly
correctly
[Adverb]

in a right way and without mistake

Ex: The driver signaled correctly before making the turn .
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special
special
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He received a special invitation to the exclusive conference .
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gear
gear
[noun]

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

Ex: Camping gear must be durable enough to withstand harsh weather conditions .
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belt
belt
[noun]

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

Ex: Beginners often skip the belt until they develop proper form and core strength .
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knee pad
knee pad
[noun]

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

Ex: During the basketball game , the player wore knee pads for added protection during jumps and landings .
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hand wrap
hand wrap
[noun]

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

Ex: Do n't forget to tuck the thumb securely under the hand wrap for added protection .
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strict
strict
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The library has a strict policy against overdue books , imposing fines for late returns .
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: The teacher is glad to see all the students are healthy after the winter break .
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kilogram
kilogram
[noun]

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

Ex: He lifted weights totaling 50 kilograms during his workout .
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .
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