Weightlifting

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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jury

Sports; Weightlifting

These are officials that determine that all of the rules are being followed in the competition. They also have the power to correct any errors that a referee might make.

knee bend

Sports; Weightlifting

The movement of a weightlifter's knees as they are making a lift.

knee touch

Sports; Weightlifting

When a knee touches the platform during a split. This is against the rules.

knurl

Sports; Weightlifting

This is the crisscross pattern on part of a bar's surface, which makes it easier to grip.

leg thrust

Sports; Weightlifting

Using one's thighs to help while making a lift.

lifting belt

Sports; Weightlifting

A belt worn around the waist, which is four to six inches wide in the back and is worn to help protect a weightlifters lower back. Only four-inch belts are allowed in weightlifting competitions.

lifting order

Sports; Weightlifting

The weightlifters make their lifts in a certain order. This is a number that tells the weight lifter when they will be performing their lift, number 1, 2 etc., etc.