weightlifting
Pumping iron competitively
Weightlifting is the sport or practice of lifting heavy weights, either competitively or for exercise.
In competition, athletes attempt maximum lifts in specific movements like the snatch and clean-and-jerk.
More broadly, weightlifting refers to any strength training with barbells, dumbbells, or weight machines: I started weightlifting to build muscle.
Also spelled as two words.
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellsHandheld lifting weights
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- squatCrouching on bent legs
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
bench · rack · plates · cable · machine · grip · chalk · spotters
Rapid forceful taking
- cleanFree of soil
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- barbellWeighted exercise apparatus
- platformRaised flat structure
singlet · chalk · attempts · categories · referee · judging · qualifying · federation
Gaining size intentionally
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- definitionStatement of meaning
- massQuantity of matter
gains · pumped · pecs · lats · delts · traps · quads · vascularity
Energy transfer rate
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- loadCarried weight or burden
- maximalGreatest in extent
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
force · explosive · capacity · progressive · tension · contraction · endurance · stamina
Folded amino chain
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
- post-workoutAfter physical training
macros · calories · whey · carbs · hydration · meal-prep · shakes · bulking
barbell
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellsHandheld lifting weights
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- squatCrouching on bent legs
deadlift · bench · rack · plates · cable · machine · grip · chalk · spotters · reps
snatch
Rapid forceful taking
platform · singlet · chalk · attempts · categories · referee · judging · qualifying · federation · records
bulking
Gaining size intentionally
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- definitionStatement of meaning
mass · gains · pumped · pecs · lats · delts · traps · quads · vascularity · symmetry
power
Energy transfer rate
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- loadCarried weight or burden
- maximalGreatest in extent
muscular · force · explosive · capacity · progressive · tension · contraction · endurance · stamina · grit
protein
Folded amino chain
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
post-workout · macros · calories · whey · carbs · hydration · meal-prep · shakes · bulking · cutting
progression
Sequential forward movement
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
- programPlanned sequence of actions
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
form · recovery · adaptation · plateau · overload · volume · intensity · frequency · deload · split
- sporting eventsrace, game, match, games, final
- fitness trendsCrossFit, yoga, spin class, HIIT, bootcamp
- physical disciplinesgymnastics, martial arts, pilates, yoga, tai chi
- workoutcardio, aerobics, squats, lunges, push-ups
- challengeschallenge, difficult, hard, challenging, tough
- machomachismo, macho man, alpha male, tough guy, bravado
weightliftingcardio
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
aerobics · running · endurance training · aerobic exercise · distance running
weightliftingrest
Cessation of activity
sedentariness · inactivity · relaxation · sitting · lying down
weightliftingstretching
Extending muscles or material
yoga · tai chi · calisthenics
- weightlifting beltSupportive waist gear for lifting
- Olympic weightliftingTwo-lift strength competition
- weightlifting glovesHand protection for strength training
- weightlifting shoesElevated-heel athletic footwear
- weightlifting championWinner of heavy-lifting competition
- weightlifting recordHighest verified strength feat
weight, lifting, lift, weigh, weighty, lightweight, weights, lifter, heavyweight