weightlifting
n.the sport or activity of lifting heavy metal bars to build strength or compete against others. You usually do this in a gym using specific techniques.
n.a sport or exercise in which participants lift heavy weights, typically using a barbell, for the purpose of physical conditioning or competitive performance.
“He goes to the gym three times a week for weightlifting.”
“Professional weightlifting requires not only immense physical power but also precise technique to avoid serious injury during the lift.”
“While many people associate weightlifting with building massive muscles, it is also an effective way to improve bone density and metabolic health as part of a balanced fitness routine.”
Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the activity or sport as a whole.
From weight + lifting.
From weightlift + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.