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121Powerlifting — is a strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. Powerlifting resembles the sport of Weightlifting as both disciplines involve lifting heavy weights in three attempts. Competition A powerlifting… …
122Clean and press — The clean and press is a weight training exercise, and was part of the sport of weightlifting in the Olympics until 1972. It was removed from Olympic weightlifting due to difficulties in judging proper technique. The clean and press technique… …
123Deadlift — The deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press. Contents 1 Overview 2 …
124Snatch (weightlifting) — The snatch is one of the two current Olympic Weightlifting events (the other being the clean and jerk). The essence of the event is to lift a barbell from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement. The barbell is pulled …
125Michelle Watts — is a top ranked elite female powerlifter, currently competing in the 123 lb. weight class. On March 13, 2010, she took top honors at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Nevada and Western States Powerlifting Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, and… …
126Ionocraft — [ thumb|right|A simple ionocraft, generating 15 gF (0.147 newtons) of thrust at 54 kV] An ionocraft or ion propelled aircraft, commonly known as a lifter, is an electrohydrodynamic device (utilizing an electrical phenomenon known as the… …
127Chevrolet Corvette (C3) — This article is about the third generation Chevrolet Corvette (C3). For general Corvette information, see Chevrolet Corvette. Chevrolet Corvette (C3) 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Manufacturer Chevrolet Division of …
128Barbell — This article is about the exercise equipment. For the piece of body piercing jewelry, see Barbell (piercing). A man bench pressing 345lbs (156kg). A barbell is a piece of exercise equipment used in weight training, weightlifting and powerlifting …
