Gewichtheben

weightlifting

noun ge-VIKHT-hay-ben Rare

Also means

Olympic weightlifting sport

Usage Note

Gewichtheben is the Olympic sport with two lifts: Reißen (snatch) and Stoßen (clean and jerk). Do not confuse with Krafttraining (strength training) or Bodybuilding. The Gewichtheber aims for maximum single-rep load in each discipline.

Examples

"Beim Gewichtheben kommt es nicht nur auf Kraft, sondern auch auf Technik an."

Natural Translation

In weightlifting it is not only about strength but also about technique.

Literal Translation

At the weightlifting comes it not only on strength, but also on technique.

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