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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: He’s been training for months to improve his squat and deadlift for the upcoming powerlifting competition. 
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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: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

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

Ex: Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training. 
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heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders. 
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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: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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main
main
[Adjective]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

Ex: In the park, the main attraction is the large fountain in the center. 
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squat
squat
[noun]

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

Ex: She did fifty squats as part of her workout. 
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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: He set a new personal record with a 200 kg deadlift. 
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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: He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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United Kingdom

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

Ex: Buckingham Palace in London is the official residence of the Queen of the United Kingdom. 
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the International Powerlifting Federation

the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting

Ex: The International Powerlifting Federation updates its rulebook periodically. 
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the International Powerlifting Federation

the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting

Ex: The International Powerlifting Federation updates its rulebook periodically. 
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rule
rule
[noun]

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

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves. 
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contest
contest
[noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling. 
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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: The total of the shipment was 500 boxes. 
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score
score
[noun]

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

Ex: Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game. 
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weight class

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

Ex: She had to lose three pounds to qualify for her weight class before the tournament. 
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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similar
similar
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He discovered that the two restaurants had similar menus, offering a variety of international cuisine. 
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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: He performed squats with a barbell across his shoulders to target his leg and lower body 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: He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym. 
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knee
knee
[noun]

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

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his knee after twisting it during a sports activity. 
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to bend
to bend
[Verb]

to flex a joint to change its angle

Ex: She bent her knees to pick up the fallen book from the floor. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

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

Ex: He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach. 
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

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

Ex: It is safe to drink the water from this source. 
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correctly
correctly
[Adverb]

in a right way and without mistake

Ex: The student answered the exam questions correctly, earning a high score. 
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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: The chef prepared a special dish for the event, tailored to the guests' tastes. 
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gear
gear
[noun]

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

Ex: The hikers packed all the necessary gear for their mountain expedition. 
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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: He wore a belt while deadlifting to protect his lower back. 
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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: The volleyball player wore knee pads to protect against dives and falls on the court. 
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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: Make sure to wrap your hands securely with hand wraps before putting on your boxing gloves. 
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strict
strict
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company has strict guidelines in place to ensure workplace safety for all employees. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: Despite her age, she's very healthy and active. 
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kilogram
kilogram
[noun]

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

Ex: The bag of rice weighs 5 kilograms. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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