weightlifter = αρσιβαρίστας, αθλητής άρσης βαρών

[cosmasad]

Hello friends,

I am wondering what some colloquial expressions are for a "weight lifter"? The kind of person who goes in to a gym and lifts weights. I'm looking for colloquial expressions that weight lifters might use themselves when they are referring to their sport. Thank you.

 

[cougr]

weightlifter (as in one who does Olympic-style weightlifting): αρσιβαρίστας, αθλητής άρσης βαρών.

On a more casual level, (ie.one who trains with weights at the gym), you could use the term "αθλητής βαρών".

weightlifting: άρση βαρών

I do weights: κάνω βάρη
I lift weights: σηκώνω βάρη

weight training: προπόνηση/γυμναστική με βάρη

 

[cosmasad]

Thank you.