Weightlifter (noun)

A person who lifts weights as a sport or for fitness.

Origin:

From the verb "to lift" and the noun "weight".

Examples:

1. He was a professional weightlifter before he became a bodybuilder.
2. She was a weightlifter, but now she's an Olympic medalist in powerlifting.
3. He's been weightlifting for many years and can lift more than twice his own weight.
4. The weightlifters competed in the Olympics, but only one of them took home the gold.
5. Weightlifting is a great way to build strength and muscle mass.