: one who lifts barbells in competition or as an exercise
weight liftingnoun
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People on GLP-1s are supposed to be especially mindful of their protein intake, to prevent muscle loss on extremely low-calorie diets, but so are weight lifters.—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026 Calisthenics can also be a great option for weight lifters who have plateaued and would benefit from switching things up, as well as those who’ve taken a hiatus from the gym and want to ease back into things as safely as possible.—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025 Only experienced weight lifters who understand the risks should use this technique, however.—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025 Tight hip flexors are a common gripe among weight lifters as well as those who spend a good portion of their day sitting.—Julia Eskins, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weight lifter