About these lifts

The "Forgotten Lifts" or the All-Rounds, or the Odd Lifts, are the weightlifting events that were performed many years ago by old-time strongmen. Today these lifts are not done much at all. Modern competition has become more specialized with the two Olympic lifts, and the three powerlifts. There are competitions being held, however. This site is about the correct performance of these lifts. Thanks to the USAWA for many of the photos on this website.