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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final push

Sports; Weightlifting

When the weightlifter stands up and locks their arms with the weight over their head.

fixation

Sports; Weightlifting

The accomplishment of holding the barbell, overhead, at arm's length with elbows locked.

flies

Sports; Weightlifting

Taking a dumbbell in each hand while lying on your back, and pushing the dumbbells up and over your chest. There are other variations.

forced repetitions

Sports; Weightlifting

This is where a spotter assists the person lifting the weights just enough to help them complete the lift. See Spotter and Sticking Point.

full extension

Sports; Weightlifting

When a weightlifter has lifted the bar off the platform, above the knees, and is standing on their toes with their shoulders shrugged to the ears. Really. Not to be confused with Locked Arms.

gloves

Sports; Weightlifting

Weightlifting gloves are not used in competitive weight lifting but are used in training to help a weightlifter grab and not lose their grip on the weights.