powerlifter
Deadlift and squat
A powerlifter is someone who competes in powerlifting—a strength sport focused on three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Unlike Olympic weightlifters, powerlifters don't perform explosive overhead movements; they aim to lift maximum weight through controlled movements.
She started as a casual gym-goer but became a competitive powerlifter within two years.
Crouching on bent legs
- benchShared seating surface
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
- barbellWeighted exercise apparatus
- platformRaised flat structure
rack · plates · collars · belt · chalk · grip · singlet · sumo
Come into contact
- platformRaised flat structure
- judgesLegal proceeding overseers
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
- attemptsEfforts to accomplish
flight · weigh-in · nationals · qualify · records · medals · trophies · rankings
Main mass or size
- massQuantity of matter
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- proteinFolded amino chain
- gainsIncreases in value
quads · glutes · hamstrings · back · traps · core · thick · stocky
Writing software instructions
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
- peakingReaching highest point
- deloadPlanned training reduction
- volumeAmount of space filled
intensity · accessories · conjugate · linear · coach · gym · recovery · nutrition
Determination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- focusConcentrated attention point
- intensityStrength or force level
aggression · confidence · visualization · composure · nerves · adrenaline · grind · dedication
squat
Crouching on bent legs
platform · rack · plates · collars · belt · chalk · grip · singlet · sumo · conventional
meet
Come into contact
- platformRaised flat structure
- judgesLegal proceeding overseers
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
attempts · flight · weigh-in · nationals · qualify · records · medals · trophies · rankings · equipped
bulk
Main mass or size
- massQuantity of matter
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- proteinFolded amino chain
gains · quads · glutes · hamstrings · back · traps · core · thick · stocky · heavyweight
programming
Writing software instructions
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
- peakingReaching highest point
- deloadPlanned training reduction
volume · intensity · accessories · conjugate · linear · coach · gym · recovery · nutrition · macros
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- focusConcentrated attention point
intensity · aggression · confidence · visualization · composure · nerves · adrenaline · grind · dedication · patience
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- exercisersgym rat, athlete, runner, jogger, weightlifter
- Gym Culturegym, reps, rep, gains, pump
- machomachismo, macho man, alpha male, tough guy, bravado
- Strength Athletesweightlifter, strongman, strongwoman, super heavyweight, superheavyweight
- strength sportsstrongman, farmer's walk, farmers walk, deadlift, tire flip
powerlifterendurance athlete
Competitor in prolonged physical events
distance runner · ultramarathoner · triathlete · yogi · gymnast