powerlift

Squat, bench, deadlift

Powerlift refers to the sport of powerlifting or the act of performing its three core lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

As a verb, to powerlift is to train in or compete at this discipline: She's been powerlifting for five years.

A powerlifter focuses on maximum single-repetition strength rather than the explosive technique of Olympic weightlifting.

technique

squat

Crouching on bent legs

grip · stance · bracing · arch · lockout · depth · paused · sumo · conventional · belt

competition

squat

Crouching on bent legs

meet · federation · judges · attempts · records · singlet · weigh-in · flight · opener · total

training

barbell

Weighted exercise apparatus

accessories · programming · periodization · peaking · deload · volume · intensity · progressive overload · conjugate · linear

strength

force

Strength or compulsion

  • maximalGreatest in extent
  • PRStrategic communication management
  • heavyOf great mass

grinding · limit · effort · strain · exertion · CNS · recovery · fatigue · adaptation · plateau

Opposites
strength training goal

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Pulse-elevating exercise regimen

aerobics · bodybuilding · endurance training · marathon running · long-distance running

exercise intensity/load

powerliftrest

Cessation of activity

low-impact exercise · walking · gentle stretching · tai chi · stretching

movement speed/explosiveness

powerliftOlympic weightlifting

Two-lift strength competition

snatch · clean and jerk · plyometrics · speed training

Family

powerlifting, powerlifter, powerlifters

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G