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Definition of weightlifting

weightlifting

/ˈweɪtˌlɪf.tɪŋ/
weight · lift · ing
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• noun

1

The athletic sport or physical exercise of lifting heavy weights, such as barbells and dumbbells, either for strength training or in competitive events like the snatch and the clean and jerk.

Example

"She incorporated weightlifting into her weekly fitness routine to build muscle strength and bone density."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weightlifting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weightlifting
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