Weightlifting

Weightlifting in the Olympics
is a strength sport event.
The goal of weightlifting
is to lift heavy weights
attached to steel bars.

We have our own variation of the
Weightlifting Event...







CAUTION: Use caution not to make the Tubtrugs too heavy for small children. The weights should be challenging, but not overwhelming.

What You Will Need:

• Tubtrugs
• Water
• 2 or more Athletes

What You Do:

• Fill a Tubtrug with water to act as the weight. Start with a fairly small amount of water, then add more water (weight) as the competition progresses.
• Have each athlete compete individually.
• The athlete must grab the handles of the Tubtrug and lift the tub. (Encourage kids to use their knees to lift the weights, not their backs).
• After lifting the tubs to waist height, athletes must gently set the Tubtrug down.
• Add more water (weight) and have the athlete try again.
• Each athlete must attempt three different weights in this competition.

Variations:

• Make sure to fill the Tubtrugs with the same amount of water for each athlete. Measure the depth of the water to ensure conformity.

Make sure to check out our free Olympic printables for children of all ages! Enjoy an Olympic Picture Puzzle in our Print and Play area, as well as Olympic event puzzles in our Picture It™ area. We also have an Olympics Research Form and Olympics Awards to print in our Helpful Forms area.

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