weightlifting![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sport that consists of lifting the heaviest load possible (barbell) over the head using two types of lifts (clean and jerk; snatch).
wristband ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Band of fabric that is 4 in wide or less and is worn around the wrist to support it when lifting.
sleeveless jersey ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tight top that covers the torso while leaving the shoulders free; a T-shirt may be worn under the jersey.
knee wrap ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Band of fabric 1 ft wide or less that is worn around the knee to support it when lifting.
weightlifting shoe ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Shoe with an antiskid sole and raised heel that stabilizes the foot during lifting.
strap ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Adjustable band for tightening the shoe around the foot.
trunks ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tight shorts that end above the knees.
weightlifting belt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Girdle that is 5 in wide or less and supports the dorsal and abdominal muscles during lifting.
barbell ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Gym equipment made up of cast-iron disks of various weights attached in equal weights to each end of a long bar, which is lifted with two hands.