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Weight over bar is a traditional strength sport derived from ancient Scottish Highland games that involves the heaving of a 25.5 kg (56 lb) weight, over a bar using one hand. Unlike its other counterpart, the Weight throw which involves a full body rotating spinning technique, the Weight over bar requires the weight to be kept between the legs before swinging it up in a pendulum like manner, and releasing when it is at its apex, directly overhead.
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