I tried Olympic weightlifting for the first time – here are three things it's taught me
So, when I saw an Olympic weightlifting seminar was being held at a local gym, Awakening Strength, by a very competent ...
How Much Does a Barbell Weigh?
There are several different safety squat bar designs and manufacturers, so size and weight may vary. Some companies make the ...
The Difference Between Weightlifting and Weight Lifting (and Why It Matters)
Weightlifting, all one word, is the sport in which people—wearing what look like old-timey swimsuits—pick up barbells loaded ...
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What disc weights are used in Olympic weightlifting?
Weighing 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) each, a collar is placed on either end of the bar to secure the weight discs. The weight figure listed ... Similarly to other Olympic sports like gymnastics and track and ...
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Weightlifting 101: Olympic rules, violations and competition format
The athlete who lifts the most total weight over the two lifts is crowned the gold medalist. The snatch, traditionally contested first in Olympic competition, is a two-armed lift during which the ...
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A CLOSER LOOK: Weightlifting’s Olympic future is uncertain and it’s nobody’s fault but their own
Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand in action. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/File Photo The sport of weightlifting has a long history in the Olympic Games. In fact, the sport was part of the very first Games ...