weight lifting
Gym strength sport
Weight lifting is the activity of lifting heavy weights for exercise or competition.
As exercise, it builds strength and muscle mass: I started weight lifting to get in better shape.
As sport, athletes compete to lift the heaviest weights in standardized movements like the snatch and clean and jerk.
Also spelled weightlifting.
- barbellsWeighted lifting bars
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
- clean and jerkTwo-stage weightlifting technique
- snatchRapid forceful taking
- strongmanPowerful lifter or despot
deadlift · Arnold Schwarzenegger · hypertrophy · progressive overload · no pain no gain · bodybuilding · muscle building · kettlebells · squat racks · leg day · exercise · Highland games · personal best · strength training · flex · strain · swole · mirror
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- trainingtraining, basic training, training session, employee training, apprenticeships
- hobbiesknitting circles, skateboarding, model trains, write, writing
- offseasonfree agency, trades, spring training, training camp, minicamp
weight liftingcardio
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
aerobic exercise · running · jogging · swimming · cycling
weight liftingresting
In a state of stillness
inactivity · lounging · sitting · rest · bed rest
weight liftingyoga
Mind-body exercise discipline
stretching · tai chi · restorative yoga · meditation · qigong