This page gathers the 60 dictionary entries belonging to the domain “Weightlifting”, as labelled by Wiktionary. Each word leads to its full entry: definitions, etymology, pronunciation, examples.
- ATG adj Initialism of ass to grass, a method of squatting where a lifter lowers their buttocks as close to the ground as possible.
- bar pad noun Synonym of barbell pad.
- barbell noun A wide steel bar with premeasured weights counterpoised at either end, with the central span open for the hands of the weightlifter.
- bench noun The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed.
- bench press noun An exercise performed by pressing the weight of a barbell away from one's body while lying on a bench.
- bicep curl noun A weight training exercise in which a person bends their arm towards their body at the elbow in order to increase strength in the upper arm.
- butt wink noun An error while performing a squat of bending the lower back and moving the pelvis in under the body.
- cheat curl noun A curl that is similar to the move used to train the biceps, except that at the point when the elbows are bent 90 degrees, the weightlifter…
- chin up noun (US) An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. It can be defined…
- clean noun The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.
- clean and jerk noun The act of lifting the barbell from the floor to a resting position across the front of the shoulders (the clean phase), pausing, and…
- curl noun Any exercise performed by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially those that train the biceps.
- deadlift noun A weight training exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position.
- extension noun An exercise in which an arm or leg is straightened against resistance.
- fed noun A federation in which powerlifters organize to compete.
- fly noun A chest exercise performed by moving extended arms from the sides to in front of the chest. (also flye)
- flye noun An exercise performed by moving extended arms through an arc while the elbows are kept at a fixed angle, especially those done to exercise…
- girya noun A kettlebell; a weight consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping the weight during exercise.
- good morning noun An exercise performed by bending forward at the waist and then returning to a standing posture, while bearing a barbell or resistance band…
- gym noun A sports facility specialized for lifting weights, cardio machines, and other exercise (culturally differentiated from sense 1).
- hack squat noun An exercise performed on a machine by using the legs to move weight resting on the shoulders, thereby moving the weight as the legs are…
- iron noun Weight used as resistance for the purpose of strength training.
- jerk noun A lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held…
- lat pulldown noun An exercise performed by pulling a bar, attached to a weighted cable machine, toward one's upper chest.
- lateral raise noun A shoulder exercise in which the arm is raised and lowered against resistance – such as through use of a dumbbell, cable, or resistance…
- leg curl noun An exercise performed on a machine in which the hamstring muscles are exerted to bend the knee while acting against resistance applied to…
- leg extension noun An exercise performed on a machine while seated. The quadriceps (thigh muscles) are exerted to straighten the knee while acting against…
- leg press noun An exercise performed by using the legs to press weight away from one's body, while the body remains stationary.
- lift noun Any technique for lifting weights.
- lifter noun A weightlifter.
- lightweight noun A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
- lockout noun The final portion of a weightlifting motion where all applicable limbs or joints are fully extended or "locked out".
- negative noun A repetition performed with a weight in which the muscle begins at maximum contraction and is slowly extended; a movement performed using…
- overgrip noun pronated grip
- overhead press noun An exercise in which weight is lifted with the arms, which are straightened vertically over one's head.
- periodization noun Training in segments of a few weeks or months, so that training begins at lower intensity and is gradually increased to high intensity.
- periodize verb To split (a training program) into segments of a few weeks or months, so that training begins at lower intensity and is gradually increased…
- plate noun A weighted disk, usually of metal, with a hole in the center for use with a barbell, dumbbell, or exercise machine.
- power clean noun A weight training exercise, a variant of the clean, in which the lifter does not catch the bar in a full squat position.
- power rack noun A metal cage consisting of support pillars with adjustable bars and hooks, using for supporting a barbell during heavy weightlifting…
- press noun An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.
- pullover noun An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.
- raise noun A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.
- rep verb To lift for multiple reps.
- repetition noun The act of performing a single, controlled exercise motion. A group of repetitions is a set.
- Romanian noun Ellipsis of Romanian deadlift.
- row noun Any of several thematically similar exercise movements performed with a pulling motion of the arms towards the back.
- snatch noun A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
- spot verb To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.
- spotter noun One who supervises a person performing an activity, in order to help them should they be unable to complete it.
- squat noun A specific exercise in weightlifting performed by bending deeply at the knees and then rising (back squat), especially with a barbell…
- superset verb To perform (different physical exercises) back to back, without a period of rest between them.
- walk in verb To step to the rack again with after having stepped away in order not to hit it during execution of the exercise.
- walk out verb To step away with when carrying the weight in order not to hit the rack it was lifted off from during execution of the exercise.
- walkout noun A part of the squat exercise wherein one has to step out from the rack (“walk out” the weight) in order not to hit it during execution.
- weight noun An object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training.
- weight rack noun A metal storage unit consisting of shelves or pegs for storing weights.
- weight training noun A form of physical exercise using weights to increase the strength and size of muscles by using exercises specific for each muscle group.
- weightlifter noun A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.
- weights noun Any collection of weighted objects, such as dumbbells or barbells, used for exercise and training the muscles.