weightlifting
Definition
Noun: 1. The sport or activity of lifting barbells or other heavy weights as a competitive exercise or for physical training. This involves specific techniques and structured movements to increase strength and muscle mass.
Usage
- As a subject: "Weightlifting requires both physical strength and proper technique."
- As an object: "She took up weightlifting to improve her overall fitness."
- With modifiers: "Olympic weightlifting includes two main lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to take up weightlifting": to begin practicing the activity.
- After his doctor's advice, he decided to take up weightlifting.
- Compound form as a modifier: Used adjectivally before another noun.
- She bought new weightlifting shoes for better stability.
- He follows a strict weightlifting regimen.
Variants and Related Words
- Weightlifter (n): A person who lifts weights, especially in competition.
- The weightlifter broke the national record.
- Powerlifting (n): A strength sport consisting of three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. (This is a related but distinct sport from Olympic weightlifting).
Synonyms
- Strength training: Exercise designed to improve muscular strength and endurance.
- Resistance training: Training that forces muscles to contract against an external resistance.
Related Phrases
- Lift weights: The verbal phrase describing the action.
- It is important to lift weights with correct form.
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