| a competition or sport involving three tests of strength: the bench press, squat, and two-handed dead lift. |
pow·er·lift·ing  (pou'ər-lĭf'tĭng) n. A weightlifting competition in which participants compete in the squat, dead lift, and bench press. |
powerlifting
an offshoot of Olympic weightlifting and weight training that emphasizes sheer strength more than technique, flexibility, and speed
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