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Powerlifting — is a strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. Powerlifting resembles the sport of Weightlifting as both disciplines involve lifting heavy weights in three attempts. Competition A powerlifting… … Wikipedia
powerlifting — [pou′ər lift΄iŋ] n. a type of competitive weight lifting involving the performance of the bench press, dead lift, and squat powerlifter n. * * * pow·er·lift·ing (pouʹər lĭf tĭng) n. A weightlifting competition in which participants compete in the … Universalium
powerlifting — [pou′ər lift΄iŋ] n. a type of competitive weight lifting involving the performance of the bench press, dead lift, and squat powerlifter n … English World dictionary
Powerlifting — Der Kraftdreikampf (oder auch das Powerlifting) ist eine Wettkampfsportart der Schwerathletik. Sie setzt sich zusammen aus den drei Disziplinen Kniebeugen, Bankdrücken und Kreuzheben. Die drei Übungen werden bei Wettkämpfen in der genannten… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Powerlifting — Force athlétique La Force Athlétique, ou Powerlifting en anglais, est un sport de force. Elle consiste comme l haltérophilie à lever des barres, mais elle s en distingue par ses mouvements techniquement plus basiques, où les charges sont plus… … Wikipédia en Français
Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics — is being held in the Beihang University Gymnasium from September 9 to September 16. Any athlete who meets a minimum level of disability (as determined by the IPC Powerlifting Classification Committee) may take part in these events.EventsThere are … Wikipedia
Powerlifting at the 2004 Summer Paralympics — did not have disability categories. There was a requirement for a minimum level of physical disbility, which may have been caused by amputation, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries or various other specified conditions. The only classification… … Wikipedia
Powerlifting USA — is a magazine covering the sport of powerlifting. The magazine has been published since June, 1977. [http://vintagemusclemags.com/mags.php?c=167] taff* Editor In Chief Mike Lambert * International Editor Andy Kerr * Feature Editor Ken Leistner *… … Wikipedia
Powerlifting at the 2000 Summer Paralympics — consisted of 20 events. Medal summary Men s events Women s events References * cite web title = 2000 Sydney Powerlifting publisher = International Paralympic Committee date = 2008 url = http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main Sections… … Wikipedia
Powerlifting at the 1996 Summer Paralympics — consisted of ten men s events. Medal summary References * cite web title = 1996 Atlanta Powerlifting publisher = International Paralympic Committee date = 2008 url = http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main Sections Menu/Sports/Results/paralympics… … Wikipedia
