By Height By Weight  

Weight Lifting

Weight Lifting

What is Weight Lifting?

Weight lifting is a type of exercise that involves lifting weights to build strength and muscle mass. It is also known as strength training or resistance training. Weight lifting can be done using free weights, resistance bands, or weight machines, and typically involves performing exercises such as bench presses, squats, deadlifts, and bicep curls.

How Does Weight Lifting Work?

Weight lifting works by stressing your muscles to stimulate growth. When you lift weights, you create small tears in your muscle fibers. Your body responds to these tears by repairing and rebuilding the muscle, making it stronger and larger to better handle the weight. Over time, the increased muscle mass can also help boost your metabolism, making it easier to burn fat and lose weight.

Benefits of Weight Lifting

  • Increases lean muscle mass
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Improves bone density
  • Reduces risk of injury
  • Improves overall fitness and athleticism

Synonyms for Weight Lifting

Strength training, resistance training, weight training, weightlifting.

Antonyms for Weight Lifting

Sedentary lifestyle, inactivity, laziness.

Related Terms for Weight Lifting

  • Bodybuilding - a type of weight lifting that focuses on building muscle mass and definition for aesthetic purposes
  • Powerlifting - a type of weight lifting that focuses on lifting as much weight as possible for a single repetition in three different lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift
  • CrossFit - a fitness program that combines weight lifting with other exercises to improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness

Terms Often Confused with Weight Lifting

Cardiovascular exercise - a type of physical activity that increases heart rate and cardiovascular endurance, such as running or cycling. While weight lifting can improve cardiovascular health to a degree, it is primarily focused on building strength and muscle mass.

Madeleine Smith

Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com

Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.