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When a weight lifter holds barbells above his head, he uses his muscles to contract and generate force, allowing him to lift and stabilize the weight. This involves the activation of various muscle groups, such as the deltoids, triceps, and core muscles, to perform the work of lifting and holding the barbells overhead.
The weight lifter would typically use muscular force generated by their muscles to lift the barbells, as well as gravitational force to overcome the weight of the barbells as they move upward.
The forces acting on the weight lifter and the weights are balanced when the weight lifter is holding the weights stationary. The force exerted by the weight lifter is equal and opposite to the force of gravity acting on the weights.
To calculate the work done, we need to know the distance over which the weight lifter held the weight. If we assume the weight lifter held the weight steady at shoulder height (about 1.5 meters), the work done would be Weight x Height = 120 kg x 1.5 m = 180 Joules.
The weight of a 115kg barbell is constant. The lifter's weight, however, will vary. If the lifter weighs less than 115kg, the barbell will be heavier relative to their weight. If the lifter weighs more than 115kg, the barbell will be lighter relative to their weight.
When a weight lifter holds barbells above his head, he uses his muscles to contract and generate force, allowing him to lift and stabilize the weight. This involves the activation of various muscle groups, such as the deltoids, triceps, and core muscles, to perform the work of lifting and holding the barbells overhead.
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The weight lifter would typically use muscular force generated by their muscles to lift the barbells, as well as gravitational force to overcome the weight of the barbells as they move upward.
While just holding the weight on his shoulder, the weight lifter does no work! For work to be done, the mass must be moved through a distance … No Movement, No Work! (but don't tell that to a weight lifter …)
The forces acting on the weight lifter and the weights are balanced when the weight lifter is holding the weights stationary. The force exerted by the weight lifter is equal and opposite to the force of gravity acting on the weights.
To calculate the work done, we need to know the distance over which the weight lifter held the weight. If we assume the weight lifter held the weight steady at shoulder height (about 1.5 meters), the work done would be Weight x Height = 120 kg x 1.5 m = 180 Joules.
The weight of a 115kg barbell is constant. The lifter's weight, however, will vary. If the lifter weighs less than 115kg, the barbell will be heavier relative to their weight. If the lifter weighs more than 115kg, the barbell will be lighter relative to their weight.
The work done would be zero, since the weight lifter is not moving the weight vertically. Work is defined as force applied in the direction of motion. Holding a weight in a static position does not result in any work being done.
The work done by the weight lifter holding a weight of 80 kg on his shoulder for 2 minutes is zero, assuming he remains stationary. Work is calculated as force multiplied by displacement in the direction of the force, and since there is no displacement in this case, no work is done.
none. work is done when a force is applied thru a distance. holding something stationary does no work.
At the beginning of the lift, the lifter's force is greater than the weight of the barbell to overcome inertia and initiate movement. During the middle of the lift, the lifter's force is equal to the weight of the barbell to maintain constant velocity. Towards the end of the lift, the lifter's force is less than the weight of the barbell due to deceleration and control.
The Doctor has a sister that is a World Champion weight lifter.