powerlifting
noun
a competition or sport involving three tests of strength: the bench press, squat, and two-handed dead lift.
powerlifter
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a word derived from
powerlifting.
Example Sentences
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It was won by English lightweight powerlifter Mark Swan.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Welcome to the Dungeon,” said his father, Reggie Donald Jr., a former powerlifter who molded his son into a workout colossus on the spartan basement equipment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2024
Canadian athletes such as powerlifter Erica Lang have posted comments in Andres’ defense on Instagram.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
He was also a competitive powerlifter in high school, and that strength has served him well.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2023
Doing a pull-up is “an amazing feeling,” said Chilasa King, a powerlifter and coach at LiftedMBK in New York.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
