Dead Lift: One of three power lifting events (other two are squat and bench press). Weight is lifted off floor to approximately waist height. Lifter must stand erect, shoulders back.

 

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Dead Lift: One of three power lifting events (other two are squat and bench press). Weight is lifted off floor to approximately waist height. Lifter must stand erect, shoulders back.

Power Lifts: Three movements used in power lifting competition; the squat, bench press and dead lift.

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