Powerlifting

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/powerlifting

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?A competitive strength sport focused on maximal weight lifted
2. What is the core lifts?Squat, bench press, and deadlift
3. What are the three lifts in powerlifting?The three lifts are the squat, where you lower a barbell on your back and lift it back up; the bench press, where you press a barbell from your chest; and the deadlift, where you lift a barbell from the floor to standing.
4. Why do judges check the depth of the squat?Judges check the depth of the squat to make sure the lifter goes below the top of the knee, which keeps the lift fair and safe.

Periodization: Structuring training into phases to optimize performance and prevent overtraining.
Posterior Chain: The group of muscles on the back of the body, including the glutes and hamstrings.
Lockout: The final, fully extended position of an arm or leg during a lift.