noun
- a sport in which competitors attempt to lift the heaviest possible weight in three disciplines: the squat, bench press, and deadlift
Usage: typically used as an uncountable noun; often used attributively (e.g., 'powerlifting competition')
Examples
- She trains in powerlifting three times a week at her local gym.
- Powerlifting requires strength, technique, and mental discipline.
- He competed in a powerlifting meet last month and set a personal record.
- Powerlifting differs from weightlifting in the types of lifts performed.
- Many athletes transition from bodybuilding to powerlifting.