Weightlifting

sport

thumb|upright=1.35|A man performing a squat (exercise)|squat with a barbell loaded with four [[weight plates on each end]]

composite of two weightlifting movements

term in the sport of weightlifting

one of the oldest sport of Russia

thumb|180px|A pair of adjustable dumbbells with plates Weightlifting or weight lifting generally refers to physical exercises and sports in which people lift weights, often in the form of dumbbells, barbells, or machines. People engage in weightlifting for a variety of reasons. These can include: developing physical strength; promoting health and fitness; competing in weightlifting sports; and developing a muscular and aesthetic physique.

Measurement system of the relative strength of powerlifters