Streetlifting

Streetlifting is an emerging fitness discipline that blends elements of calisthenics and powerlifting, forming a competitive strength sport. Established in 2012 in Ukraine and governed globally by the International Streetlifting Federation (ISF) since 2017, it focuses on weighted body movements, primarily pull-ups (chin-ups) and dips, sometimes including muscle-ups and barbell back squats. This discipline emphasises strength and endurance, requiring athletes to perform these exercises with added weight, often in a competitive setting. Classic Streetlifting competitions involve weighted pull-ups on a horizontal bar and weighted dips on parallel bars, conducted in alternating rounds with the aim of achieving the highest number of repetitions. Athletes can increase the weight on their belts in each round, and performances are evaluated by judges based on the total weight lifted across both exercises. Streetlifting’s relationship to fitness and exercise lies in its promotion of functional strength, endurance, and muscle coordination, offering a unique and rigorous challenge that appeals to those interested in both calisthenics and weightlifting. Its global recognition by the ISF reflects the sport’s growing popularity and its role in expanding the boundaries of traditional fitness practices.