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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red light

Sports; Weightlifting

This signals that the lift was not successful.

referees

Sports; Weightlifting

There are three referees and they all signal, independent of each other, whether or not a lift was successful. One of the referees is the chief referee and they take a position in front of the ...

repetition or reps

Sports; Weightlifting

This is the amount of times, or reps, that you do an exercise. As an example you might do 3 sets of 10 reps each, for a total of 30 reps. Normally a rest of a minute or so is taken in-between sets.

reverse grip

Sports; Weightlifting

See Overhand Grip

scoring

Sports; Weightlifting

See Rules of the Game for a complete explanation.

sets

Sports; Weightlifting

A group of repetitions. See Repetitions.

dead lift

Sports; Weightlifting

This is one type of lift that is done in power-lifting competitions. A competitor lifts the barbell and weights off the floor until they are standing upright and have the bar up to their thighs. They ...