weightlifter

Everyday

A weightlifter is a person who lifts heavy weights, especially a barbell, as a sport or to get stronger. tree →

In the lessons

In PE and sport, weightlifting is an Olympic sport with lifts called the snatch and the clean and jerk. In maths problems, weightlifters lift kilograms and you add the plates: the bar plus the discs on each side. In health lessons, children learn safe exercise; heavy lifting needs a trained coach. Phrases: «Olympic weightlifter», «a strong weightlifter».

Examples

• The weightlifter raised the heavy bar above her head. tree →
• Olympic weightlifters compete in different weight classes. tree →
• The weightlifter chalked his hands before the lift. tree →
• A weightlifter lifted 100 kg: a 20 kg bar plus 40 kg on each side. tree →
• My uncle is a weightlifter and goes to the gym every day. tree →
• The circus strongman was a famous weightlifter. tree →

Note

One word. Countable. Maths: total weight = bar + plates on both sides, e.g. 20 kg + 2 × 25 kg = 70 kg. Children should not lift heavy weights without a trained coach.