Powerlifting

Powerlifting is a strength sport that resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as "odd lifts", which followed the same three-attempt format but used a wider variety of events, akin to strongman competition. Eventually odd lifts became standardized to three events: squat, bench press, and deadlift. These may be performed equipped or un-equipped (un-equipped being more commonly referred to as 'raw' lifting that is without the use of certain supportive equipment).