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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Weightlifting

collar

Sports; Weightlifting

This is a metal ring that goes on the end of the bar to make sure the weights don't shift or fall off the end of the bar if the bar is tilted to the side.

timekeeper

Sports; Weightlifting

This is an official who times a competitor to make sure they hold the weight the amount of time they need to. As an example when a weightlifter lifts a barbell over their head they must keep the ...

signals

Sports; Weightlifting

Each referee signals whether a lift has been successful or not by a light that signals their ruling. Red Light indicates the lift was not successful and a white light that it was successful.

simple grip

Sports; Weightlifting

This is the grip that is used most often in weightlifting. This grip uses four fingers on one side of the bar with the thumb being on the other side.

six for six

Sports; Weightlifting

This is the term used when a weightlifter makes six valid lifts in six attempts. This would consist of three successful clean and jerks and three successful snatches.

sleeve

Sports; Weightlifting

This is a hollow metal tube that goes over the end of the barbell. The sleeve allows the bar to move freely in a weightlifters hand. The weights are put over the sleeves.

snatch

Sports; Weightlifting

This is a lift where the competitor brings the bar to their chest in one movement and then by bending at the knees transfers under the bar and then they stand up to bring the bar to their arm's ...