HALTÉROPHILIE, AN OLD AND UNIVERSAL FORCE SPORT

When was weightlifting born? We must go back to antiquity to understand the origins of this discipline. At that time, beauty was represented by athletic bodies and people worshiped the sport. Weightlifting was one of the sports at the first Olympic Games of the modern era, in 1896 in Athens.

So it's an international sport to lift weights at both ends of a bar. Two main movements can be executed, namely the snatch and the clean and jerk. The goal is to propel the bar and weights above the head while keeping the arms straight. For seniors, there are eight weight classes for men and seven for women.

If you are starting out, it is best to practice weightlifting in a gym and be supervised by competent professionals. You can then start learning the two movements that are practiced in competition. The snatch is a movement that takes place at once. As for the clean and jerk, it takes place in two stages: before lifting the bar above the head, you must put it on the top of your chest, then on your shoulders.

HALTÉROPHILIE, A SPORT WITH MULTIPLE VIRTUES

Weightlifting is a source of multiple benefits. Everyone can practice weightlifting, regardless of their physical condition: you just have to adapt the loads according to your level. However, qualities are required such as perseverance, fighting spirit and self-control. As you train, you will also improve your stress management, which is very useful on a daily basis!

Benefits will also be visible physically, as weightlifting works both the upper and lower body. So, you will firm up your figure! You will also improve your flexibility, coordination, explosiveness and balance. This sport can also reduce back pain, ask your doctor or sports coach for advice.