Weightlifting

Competitive sport involving snatch and clean & jerk.

weightlifting

A competitive sport involving the snatch and clean & jerk, where athletes attempt to lift the maximum weight possible in each discipline. Strength, technique, and explosive power are crucial for success.

/ˈweɪtlɪftɪŋ/

Weightlifting originated in ancient Greece as a component of the pentathlon.

Weightlifting is a sport where athletes try to lift the heaviest weights possible in two main lifts: the snatch and the clean & jerk.

Weightlifting has been in the Olympics since 1896, The snatch involves lifting the weight overhead in one motion, Clean & Jerk requires two movements to lift the weight

What are the two lifts? Snatch and Clean & Jerk, How is weightlifting scored? The highest successful lift in each category wins, Who governs weightlifting? International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)

sport strength training

snatch clean and jerk

barbell weights platform

Olympic Games strength sports

competitive activity sport