Let's get one thing straight before I start rambling about weight loss by weight lifting (or any form of resistance training): "Weight lifting" is the not the same thing as "weightlifting" or "powerlifting".

The compound word of "weightlifting" refers to the sport of weight lifting, in which ballistic limits (explosive strength) with smaller weights are tested. The compound word of "powerlifting" refers to the sport of weight lifting, in which strength limits (with or without powerlifting gear) are tested.

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