noun
- plural of powerlifter; athletes who compete in powerlifting, a strength sport involving three main lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Usage: countable noun; sports terminology
Examples
- The powerlifters trained for months to prepare for the national competition.
- Many powerlifters follow strict nutrition and recovery protocols.
- She competed against some of the strongest powerlifters in the world.
- Powerlifters focus on building maximum strength rather than muscle size.
- The gym was filled with powerlifters working on their deadlifts.