How can one calculate the force needed to lift a weight off the ground?

Subject: How can one calculate the force needed to lift a weight off the ground?

Date: Mon Jul 17 17:37:55 2000
Posted by Ron Fiore
Grade level: grad (non-science) School: Queens College
City: Flushing State/Province: NY Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 963869875.Ph

Message:


I am an amateur powerlifter who is interested in the physics of this sport. 
I would like to calculate the amount of muscular force that would be needed 
to lift a 600 lb barbell from total inertia to a upright position with the 
bar resting against the upper thighs. I greatly appreciate any input on 
this topic. Regards, Ron

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