weightlifters
Gym strength competitors
Weightlifters are athletes who lift heavy weights, either competitively or for fitness.
In competitive weightlifting, athletes perform standardized lifts like the snatch and clean-and-jerk.
More broadly, anyone who trains with weights at a gym might be called a weightlifter: The gym was packed with weightlifters in January.
Exercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
- squatCrouching on bent legs
- snatchRapid forceful taking
bench · spotter · periodization · supersets · volume · intensity · recovery · deload
Competition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- medalsAwards for achievement
- recordsStored data or albums
- platformRaised flat structure
judges · singlet · federation · categories · attempts · qualifying · podium · total
Upper arm flexors
- quadricepsFour-part thigh muscle
- trapeziusDiamond-shaped back muscle
- deltoidsShoulder cap muscles
- pectoralisAnterior thoracic muscle
glutes · hamstrings · calves · latissimus · forearms · abs · hypertrophy · bulk
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellsHandheld lifting weights
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- platesFlat eating dishes
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
Bodily use of food
- proteinFolded amino chain
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- macrosAutomated command sequences
bulking · cutting · rest · sleep · discipline · dedication · gains · creatine
Firmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- focusConcentrated attention point
willpower · motivation · resilience · confidence · intensity · commitment · drive
reps
Exercise iteration count
snatch · bench · spotter · periodization · supersets · volume · intensity · recovery · deload · split
championship
Competition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- medalsAwards for achievement
- recordsStored data or albums
platform · judges · singlet · federation · categories · attempts · qualifying · podium · total · gold
biceps
Upper arm flexors
- quadricepsFour-part thigh muscle
- trapeziusDiamond-shaped back muscle
- deltoidsShoulder cap muscles
pectoralis · glutes · hamstrings · calves · latissimus · forearms · abs · hypertrophy · bulk · definition
barbell
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellsHandheld lifting weights
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- platesFlat eating dishes
nutrition
Bodily use of food
- proteinFolded amino chain
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
macros · bulking · cutting · rest · sleep · discipline · dedication · gains · creatine · whey
determination
Firmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
focus · willpower · motivation · resilience · confidence · intensity · commitment · drive
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, powerlifters, runners
- boxing termsboxers, fighters, champions, heavyweights, contenders
weightliftersdistance runners
Athletes competing over extended courses
endurance athletes · ultramarathoners · triathletes · cross-country skiers · cross-country runners
weightliftersweaklings
Physically or mentally feeble people
couch potatoes · pencil-necks · invalids · desk jockeys · homebodies
weightliftersectomorphs
Lean-bodied physique category
waifs · beanpoles · lightweights · jockeys · fashion models