Latest Weightlifting News Top Weightlifters Weightlifting Guides Weightlifting Basics What Is Weightlifting? Weightlifting is a weight-classed strength sport and Olympic Games event. In weightlifting competitions, athletes perform two barbell-only exercises; the snatch and the clean & jerk. Both events entail moving a loaded barbell from the floor to being held overhead at arm’s length. Athletes who compete in … Continue reading Weightlifting