Powerlifting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting (/ˈpaʊərlɪftɪŋ/) is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Etymology
The term "powerlifting" is derived from the English words "power" and "lifting". The word "power" comes from the Latin potere, meaning "to be able". The word "lifting" is derived from the Old English lyftan, meaning "to raise, lift up".
Squat
The squat (/skwɒt/) is a compound full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, quadriceps femoris muscle, hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body.
Bench Press
The bench press (/bɛntʃ prɛs/) is an upper body strength training exercise that consists of pressing a weight upwards from a supine position. The exercise works the pectoralis major as well as supporting chest, arm, and shoulder muscles such as the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, scapulae fixers, trapezii, and the triceps.
Deadlift
The deadlift (/ˈdɛdlɪft/) is a weight training exercise in which a loaded barbell or bar is lifted off the ground to the level of the hips, then lowered to the ground. It is one of the three powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press.
Related Terms
- Strength training: A type of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, size of skeletal muscles and bone density.
- Weightlifting: An athletic discipline in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
- Bodybuilding: The use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one's musculature for aesthetic purposes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Powerlifting
- Wikipedia's article - Powerlifting
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