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deadlift

/ˈdɛdlɪft/ /ˈdɛˌdlɪft/

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noun

Kreuzheben

A weight training exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position.

Examples :

"He increased his personal best on the deadlift by five kilograms. "

Er hat sein persönliches Bestgewicht beim Kreuzheben um fünf Kilogramm erhöht.

sport action body physiology technical

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noun

Kreuzheben

Any lift performed without help or leverage.

Examples :

"He strained, his face red, as he attempted a personal record deadlift at the gym. "

Er strengte sich an, sein Gesicht war rot, als er im Fitnessstudio einen persönlichen Rekord im Kreuzheben versuchte.

sport body action

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noun

Kraftakt, Anstrengung

(by extension) An effort made under discouraging conditions.

Examples :

"After weeks of relentless marketing with no new clients, the sales team felt like their efforts were a complete deadlift. "

Nach wochenlangem, unerbittlichem Marketing ohne neue Kunden hatte das Verkaufsteam das Gefühl, ihre Bemühungen seien ein kompletter Kraftakt.

attitude condition achievement work

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verb

Kreuzheben

To lift a barbell while moving the body from a bent-over position to a standing position.

Examples :

"He goes to the gym three times a week to deadlift and build strength. "

Er geht dreimal pro Woche ins Fitnessstudio, um Kreuzheben zu machen und Kraft aufzubauen.

sport body action