powerlifting
noun[ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ]
Etymology From power + lifting.
1
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. The maximum weight lifted in each event is totalled for a final score.
- For the first several years of my exclusive career in powerlifting, I couldn't bench too well.1988, Frederick C. Hatfield, “Powersource: Ties that bind”, in Ironman, 47 (6): 21:
2
A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.
Disability sports
- Derived terms
- powerbuilding
- Related terms
- lift, lifting, parapowerlift, parapowerlifter, powerlift, powerlifter