Weightlifting
noun
A sport where you lift heavy objects made of metal above your head.
She participates in weightlifting in her spare time.
Often appears as...
- competitive weightlifting
- olympic weightlifting
noun
A sport where you lift heavy objects made of metal above your head.
She participates in weightlifting in her spare time.
Often appears as...
- competitive weightlifting
- olympic weightlifting
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specificity
Recognize that 'weightlifting' refers to a competitive sport, not general weight training.
He won a gold medal in weightlifting at the state championship.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
'Weightlifting' can be used in formal contexts when discussing the sport or referencing athletes.
The weightlifting competition at the Olympics drew a global audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
The term 'weightlifting' is gender-neutral and applies to both male and female athletes.
The weightlifting team includes both women and men.
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specificity
Recognize that 'weightlifting' refers to a competitive sport, not general weight training.
He won a gold medal in weightlifting at the state championship.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
'Weightlifting' can be used in formal contexts when discussing the sport or referencing athletes.
The weightlifting competition at the Olympics drew a global audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
The term 'weightlifting' is gender-neutral and applies to both male and female athletes.
The weightlifting team includes both women and men.
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specificity
Recognize that 'weightlifting' refers to a competitive sport, not general weight training.
He won a gold medal in weightlifting at the state championship.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
'Weightlifting' can be used in formal contexts when discussing the sport or referencing athletes.
The weightlifting competition at the Olympics drew a global audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
The term 'weightlifting' is gender-neutral and applies to both male and female athletes.
The weightlifting team includes both women and men.
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Misha Glenny investigates...
Like this character. Remember these guys? They used to win the gold medals in weightlifting and wrestling, every four years in the Olympics, and they were the great celebrities of communism, with a fabulous lifestyle to go with it. They used to get great apartments in the center of town,
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Drew Brees Tests His NFL...
KEEGAN-MICHAEL We're about to test the theory that training your brain can improve mental performance in the same way that weightlifting can build muscle strength. In this game, you'll have to track
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Misha Glenny investigates...
Like this character. Remember these guys? They used to win the gold medals in weightlifting and wrestling, every four years in the Olympics, and they were the great celebrities of communism, with a fabulous lifestyle to go with it. They used to get great apartments in the center of town,
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Drew Brees Tests His NFL...
KEEGAN-MICHAEL We're about to test the theory that training your brain can improve mental performance in the same way that weightlifting can build muscle strength. In this game, you'll have to track
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Nicole Byer
American Comedian
I don't have any plans to ever diet again, but exercising does help with life. Endorphins are real, and it's annoying because I don't like to exercise. I hate running, but I started weightlifting, like, 150 pounds, and it's fun, and it makes me feel accomplished.
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Ralph Fiennes
British Actor
I couldn't get as big as a bodybuilder. I tried to put on as much weight in the right places as I could. My weightlifting was impressive for me, but not for some of the guys I see down at the gym.
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Chloe Madeley
English Celebrity
I would say weightlifting - this methodical act that results in physical and mental feelings of strength, capability, accomplishment - has absolutely had a massive ripple effect on my life.
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Mark Henry
American Athlete
I will be the most marketable of anybody to come through weightlifting ever. With my personality and my size, I mean, I can make people buy things, try what I say.
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Johny Hendricks
American Athlete
What I've done is back off weight training and do more wrestling, cardio - where you're building muscle but not building weightlifting muscle.
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Esme Creed-Miles
English Actress
I was thrown into this world of training, and weightlifting, and boxing, and cardio. It's amazing to feel your body being capable of that.
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Katie Piper
English Writer
I did weightlifting and bodyweight-focused exercises such as chin-ups, pull-ups and press-ups with my personal trainer.
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Eric Idle
English Comedian
I do pool exercises, like weightlifting but underwater. I walk, I swim... I'm pretty fit for an old bloke.
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Herb Kelleher
American Businessman
Power should be reserved for weightlifting and boats, and leadership really involves responsibility.
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Stephanie Labbe
Canadian Footballer
Weightlifting was definitely exciting.
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Nicole Byer
American Comedian
I don't have any plans to ever diet again, but exercising does help with life. Endorphins are real, and it's annoying because I don't like to exercise. I hate running, but I started weightlifting, like, 150 pounds, and it's fun, and it makes me feel accomplished.
Quote examples
Ralph Fiennes
British Actor
I couldn't get as big as a bodybuilder. I tried to put on as much weight in the right places as I could. My weightlifting was impressive for me, but not for some of the guys I see down at the gym.
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Chloe Madeley
English Celebrity
I would say weightlifting - this methodical act that results in physical and mental feelings of strength, capability, accomplishment - has absolutely had a massive ripple effect on my life.
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Mark Henry
American Athlete
I will be the most marketable of anybody to come through weightlifting ever. With my personality and my size, I mean, I can make people buy things, try what I say.
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Johny Hendricks
American Athlete
What I've done is back off weight training and do more wrestling, cardio - where you're building muscle but not building weightlifting muscle.
Quote examples
Esme Creed-Miles
English Actress
I was thrown into this world of training, and weightlifting, and boxing, and cardio. It's amazing to feel your body being capable of that.
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Katie Piper
English Writer
I did weightlifting and bodyweight-focused exercises such as chin-ups, pull-ups and press-ups with my personal trainer.
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Eric Idle
English Comedian
I do pool exercises, like weightlifting but underwater. I walk, I swim... I'm pretty fit for an old bloke.
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Herb Kelleher
American Businessman
Power should be reserved for weightlifting and boats, and leadership really involves responsibility.
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Stephanie Labbe
Canadian Footballer
Weightlifting was definitely exciting.
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