Weightlifting or weight lifting generally refers to physical exercises and sports in which people lift weights, often in the form of dumbbells, barbells or machines.

As the national governing body for the sport of weightlifting, USA Weightlifting (USAW) is the most trusted resource for weightlifting knowledge and education.

Sep 22, 2025 · Weightlifting involves body weight, machines and other equipment that you lift, push or pull as a form of strength training to build strength and muscle.

5 days ago · Why Weightlifting Is Especially Important for Women Strength training is crucial for women at every life stage. Although everyone loses muscle as they age, women experience additional bone …

Apr 26, 2024 · Weight training, also known as resistance or strength training, builds lean, stronger muscles, strengthens your bones and joints, and can help keep your metabolism in a healthy state — …

Mar 25, 2024 · Want to learn Olympic weightlifting? You’ve come to the right place. This beginner guide to Olympic lifting has everything you need to start.

Dec 29, 2025 · Weightlifting, sport in which barbells are lifted competitively or as an exercise. For other activities using weights but distinct from weightlifting, see weight training, bodybuilding, and powerlifting.

Dec 12, 2025 · On his passport, the official name is Salvatore Coffa, but the entire weightlifting world knows him as Sam Coffa. Today, he celebrates his 90th birthday and the entire IWF community …

Dec 10, 2024 · Weightlifting is a sport that involves lifting a barbell overhead. Formally, the sport has existed on an international level in something resembling its current form for more than 100 years. …

The Olympic weightlifting programme has evolved greatly over time. Today, weightlifters compete in snatch and clean and jerk, and are placed according to their total combined result. From the 2000 …