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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locked arms

Sports; Weightlifting

This is when the lifter is lifting a weight above their head and is able to straighten their arms completely, locking their elbows.

mass

Sports; Weightlifting

The size of a muscle or muscle group. This is important in bodybuilding competitions.

narrow grip

Sports; Weightlifting

Placing the hands very close together on a barbell. A type of training exercise intended to work different parts of a muscle then a wide grip.

no lift

Sports; Weightlifting

When a referee determines that a lift was not a legal lift.

officials

Sports; Weightlifting

See Referees.

Olympic barbell

Sports; Weightlifting

This is a highly specialized barbell used in Olympic and other highly competitive weightlifting competitions. It weighs 20 kilograms, just a little less then 45 pounds. The collars for these bars ...