powerlifting
nounUK /ˈpaʊ.əˌlɪf.tɪŋ/
US /ˈpaʊ.ɚˌlɪf.tɪŋ/
Powerlifting is a sport where people lift very heavy weights to show how strong they are.
My uncle trains for powerlifting at the gym every morning.
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2. A competition in which athletes try to lift the heaviest possible weight in three specific lifts.
She won a gold medal at the national powerlifting championship.
3. The activity or hobby of training with very heavy weights for strength.
Powerlifting has helped him build strong muscles and confidence.
4. A category of strength sport distinct from Olympic weightlifting.
Unlike Olympic lifting, powerlifting focuses on squats, bench presses, and deadlifts.