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powerlifting

[pou-er-lif-ting] / ˈpaʊ ərˌlɪf tɪŋ /


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Ishchenko from Kyiv was a four-time strongman champion and former Ukrainian powerlifting champion.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Still, Cillo made an immediate impact in the Lycoming weight room, where his powerlifting strength stunned his new teammates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

In 2020, inside the clang-and-clatter of Neshoba Central High’s powerlifting gym, Jarquez Hunter’s coach laid down a dare: squat 645 pounds on three counts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

In the blue corner was a fellow student, representing Loughborough University's powerlifting scene.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024

When Crandall tore his meniscus in the lead-up to a recent powerlifting competition, he said people online blamed it on his veganism.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024