Definitions
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- noun weightlifting A weight training
exercise where one lifts a loadedbarbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position. - verb transitive To lift a
barbell while moving the body from a bent-over position to a standing position.
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Examples
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He also claimed the record for the single-lift deadlift, which is a separate record for athletes who only enter that event.
HeraldNet.com Local, Sports, Business and Entertainment News 2010
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What is it: The deadlift is the ultimate full body exercise, training every major muscle on the back side of your body, including your hamstrings, glutes and lats.
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At least not any kind of deadlift max, 1 -, 3 - 5 - or other.
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Particularly intervals, strength training and compound lifts such as deadlift, squat and the Olympic lifts.
doggdot.us 2008
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As a result, Abdullah, on top of being probably the only PhD in electrical and computer engineering who can “deadlift” 111 kilos, today qualifies for national championships while wearing a headscarf and long sleeves.
IWF Changes Dress Code Rules, Lets Muslim Weightlifter Compete 2011
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As to working out, everyone talks about being "strong" does a 240 bench, 315 squat and 400+ pound deadlift put me up there?
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As a result, Abdullah, on top of being probably the only PhD in electrical and computer engineering who can “deadlift” 111 kilos, today qualifies for national championships while wearing a headscarf and long sleeves.
IWF Changes Dress Code Rules, Lets Muslim Weightlifter Compete 2011
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As to working out, everyone talks about being "strong" does a 240 bench, 315 squat and 400+ pound deadlift put me up there?
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As a result, Abdullah, on top of being probably the only PhD in electrical and computer engineering who can “deadlift” 111 kilos, today qualifies for national championships while wearing a headscarf and long sleeves.
IWF Changes Dress Code Rules, Lets Muslim Weightlifter Compete 2011
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As a result, Abdullah, on top of being probably the only PhD in electrical and computer engineering who can “deadlift” 111 kilos, today qualifies for national championships while wearing a headscarf and long sleeves.
IWF Changes Dress Code Rules, Lets Muslim Weightlifter Compete 2011
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