Noun

Singular weight lifting

Plural uncountable

weight lifting (uncountable)

  1. (sports) A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.
    • 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in Charles Gaines & George Butler, Pumping Iron, page 21.
      Then I started weight lifting through the other sports and I enjoyed it the most […] but I found out I was too tall. So I quit that and went into bodybuilding.
  2. A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.

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Thu Feb 4 18:20:00 2010

What exercises and weightlifting does a typical high school football player do?
Q. I joined football for next year, and I wanted to know what kind of weightlifting and exercises do you do throughout the year during season and off season. I also wanted to know what they are and how much you do with each and what is the function of each exercise?
Asked by Mike - Fri May 1 17:02:12 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Weightlifting exercises Strength: -Squat -Bench -Lunges -Arm Superset (Triceps,Biceps, then diamond push ups) -Core (Medicine Ball) Explosion: (Learn form first start w/ lightweight) -Power Cleans -Push Press -Split Snatch or Snatch -DumbBell Power Jumps -Core Running: (Learn the 40 Yard start) 150yrds x 8 or Flying 100s (run 40,sprint 20,run 40) x 4 50yrds x 4 Stretch (Hamstring, Quads, Calves) I know I left a couple out in the list. Just let me know if you want more info.
Answered by Jeff P - Sun May 3 21:30:32 2009

What is the best way to gain weight but in muscle mass besides weightlifting?
Q. If weightlifting is the best way, what exercises help the process of muscle weight gain? Thanks for the help.
Asked by USmarine - Wed Jan 6 17:54:00 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Any high resistance work which effectively tears the muscle, causes it to rebuild bigger and stronger whilst it is resting. This is why you need heavy weights and sufficient rest periods to build the muscle.
Answered by Astaroth - Wed Jan 6 18:00:44 2010

Does anyone know where the actual video for the Janos Baranyai weightlifting mishap?
Q. It was on 13 August 2008, for the Olympic Weightlifting . I mean real footage and not just the photographs.
Asked by mm m - Thu Aug 14 21:37:25 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A.
Answered by Diamond - Fri Aug 15 04:57:02 2008

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  • House of PayneHouse of Payne
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    Includes some charts, calendar of contest, sections dedicated to powerlifting and bodybuilding, articles, pictures, message board, and links.
  • Bodytech Strength PromotionsBodytech Strength Promotions
    bodytechusa.com
    Scott DePanfilis' venue for International Strongmen, Heavy Athletics and Powerlifters.
  • Canadian Armwresting FederationCanadian Armwresting Federation
    angelfire.com
    A place for armwrestlers, strongman enthusiasts, and weight lifters.
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