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Weightlifting
Weightlifting is a type of physical activity performed individually both as a means of fitness and as competition. The primary objectives of weightlifting are to increase the strength and size of skeletal muscle. Weighttraining can use a variety of equipment to target different muscles in the body.
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Weightlifting
wide grip
Sports; Weightlifting
A grip on the barbell that is at or near the farthest point where a barbell can be gripped or held by a weightlifter.
workout
Sports; Weightlifting
The types of exercises people do to get in shape, this could include weight lifting and also aerobic exercises.
wrist wraps
Sports; Weightlifting
These are pieces of leather or material that are wrapped around the wrist to give support to the wrist(s) when lifting weights.
pump
Sports; Weightlifting
This means to exercise a muscle until a lot of blood has rushed to that muscle.
recover
Sports; Weightlifting
To bring the legs back to a side-by-side position after having done a split. Usually after a Jerk lift has taken place.
