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Wondering how to start weightlifting? It might look pretty cool to see someone lift a weighted barbell overhead, but where do you begin? In our beginner’s guide – we’ll cover everything you need to know before strapping on your first pair of weightlifting shoes and getting started. What is weightlifting? Weightlifting can be traced back to prehistoric times, when our ancestors proved their status by lifting special rocks. These days, things are a lot simpler, but the basic idea remains the same: any type of training where weights are used for added resistance is often deemed weightlifting. There are 3 recognised types of weightlifting: Olympic weightlifting – where athletes lift a weighted barbell over their head, using either the snatch or clean-and-jerk movements. Olympic weightlifting is often referred to simply as weightlifting. Powerlifting – where athletes perform three types of barbell lift: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. As with Olympic weightlifting, these are single-lift efforts for maximum weight. Weight training – where athletes use various types of weights (dumbbells barbells, and weight machines) to perform a series of repetitions (reps) or sets. Often using varying weights to achieve their desired increases in strength, endurance, and size. How do I start weightlifting? Impressed by someone powerlifting in the gym and keen to see how much you can lift? Hold right up. Unless you’ve got some experience lifting in the past and are under the guidance of a certified coach, we’d recommend you start by following these steps:
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