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Competition Weightlifting - Olympic Weightlifting - Powerlifting

Weightlifting is a sport with a history dating back many centuries. In modern times, weightlifting competition is either Olympic weightlifting or Powerlifting. Check out these profiles and resources.

Olympic Weightlifting - What You Should Know for Beijing

Weightlifting is a prominent Olympic sport. But, it's easy to get confused about exactly what's happening during the competition when you're watching coverage on TV. Learn more about the lifts involved in Olympic weightlifting and how the competition is conducted here.

Olympic Weightlifting Mike's Gym

A great Olympic lifting site.

Olympic Weightlifting on the Web

Superb list of links for Olympic Lifting, USA.

World Powerlifting Organisation

Impressively designed site with great information about contests, personalities and culture of powerlifting.

USA Powerlifting

Another good site from a professional organisation with events, reviews, people and technical information.

Westside Barbell Gym

The legendary Columbus Ohio gym where big men lift even bigger weights.

Olympic Lifts for Strength and Muscle

Try this advanced strength and muscle weight training program.

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