weightlifting

Definition

A sport where competitors lift progressively heavier weights in two main events: the snatch and the clean and jerk, both of which sound vaguely inappropriate but are actually technical Olympic lifts. Unlike your average gym bro's bicep curls, this requires explosive power, perfect technique, and the ability to grunt louder than everyone else. It's the difference between fitness and competitive masochism.

Example Usage

After watching the Olympics, I thought I'd try weightlifting, but it turns out there's a massive difference between watching someone clean and jerk 200kg and actually attempting it yourself.

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