Weightlifting Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

People lift weights for all sorts of different reasons; some people do it to improve their health, others do it to change their physiques, and others do it to increase their natural strength. Indeed, weightlifting is a very complex aspect of physical fitness - there are those who view weightlifting as a sport while others may see the field as a lifestyle or even a hobby. No matter one's outlook on weightlifting, there are many health benefits that one can gain from "pumping iron" even a few times a week. Furthermore, dogs can also benefit from working out with weights once properly instructed.

Weightlifting Inspired Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Weightlifting Dog

Jumpy

Jumpy the weightlifting dog is truly an exceptional kind of canine. This dog has pretty much done it all; he's broken records on skateboards, surfed across the high seas, has acted in numerous movies, commercials, and videos and, true to his name, has made waves by lifting weights in an almost human fashion. Jumpy has become famous for being able to pull off an exercise coined the "paw press." Jumpy lays on his back, picks up a barbell with both paws, and moves the weight in the same way a human would if they were doing Skull Crushers! It's really one of those feats that has to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Though his name might not be immediately familiar, you've no doubt seen Jumpy in action if you've regularly watched TV and have gone to the movies for the last 5+ years. The Border Collie and Blue Heeler hybrid has appeared in commercials for products like Doritos, Pringles, Sketchers, GE, and more. He has also appeared in commercials for car companies like Toyota and home improvement retailers like Home Depot! For a certain period of time, Hollywood was absolutely in love with Jumpy. As a result, he's become one of the most famous dogs in the film, entertainment, and automotive industries alongside the likes of the legendary Rin Tin Tin. If they were still in style, Jumpy would have no doubt starred in a slew of sports-themed movies a la one of his predecessors - Air bud. Regardless, Jumpy is truly an exceptional dog that could do all sorts of things. Weightlifting is just one of the numerous feats he is famous for. Jumpy passed away around March 2018, but he is survived by his puppies - who may continue his legacy when they come of age.

Another famous weightlifting dog is a gargantuan American Pit Bull and Bull Terrier mix named Hulk. True to his name, Hulk is extremely strong and has broken numerous records through the application of his sheer strength. Unlike the Incredible Hulk of the Marvel Universe, Hulk the dog doesn't need to get mad to get powered up. In fact, Hulk is purported to be one of the kindest and gentlest dogs you could ever hope to encounter.

Weightlifting Inspired Dog Name Considerations

One reason a person may name their new furry family addition after a figure or concept related to the field of weightlifting would be if they lifted weights themselves. Whether you lift weights purely for aesthetic purposes or whether you pump iron to train for the Olympics, folks who regularly work with weights are likely very well versed and ingrained in the culture. Depending on how seriously you take weightlifting, you've likely modified and tailored many aspects of your life to get the most out of weightlifting. Depending on how deeply you're invested into the field, you're probably familiar with a number of classic bodybuilders and weightlifters like Ronnie Coleman, Paul Anderson, and - of course - Arnold Schwarzenegger. You could name your pet after one of these figures to pay homage to weightlifting as a whole - there are plenty of famous women and men who have shattered weightlifting records from all around the world.

Another reason to give your dog a weightlifting name could simply be as simple as you liking the sound of a particular exercise or piece of equipment; right off the top of our heads, naming a dog Barbie could be a cheeky way to reference barbells. The same even goes for Darbie, though that name is admittedly not as common. Still, we think you get the idea!

Male Weightlifting Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Jumpy The weightlifting dog
0	Jumper Also inspired by Jumpy
0	Omar Omar Von Muller is Jumpy's trainer
0	Von Muller Taken from Omar Von Muller's surname
0	Uggie Another dog Omar has worked with
0	Arnold After the great Arnold Schwarzenegger
0	Alois Arnold's middle name
0	Oak Arnie's also known as the Austrian Oak
0	Governator Alluding to Arnie's tenure as California's Governor
0	Phil Alluding to the legendary Phil Heath
0	Phillip The full version of Phil
0	Jerrod Mr. Heath's middle name
0	Gift Phil Heath is also known as the Gift
0	Big The Next Big Thing is another of Phil's nicknames
0	Jay Jay Cutler is another legendary weightlifter
0	Jason Jay's full first name
0	Isaac Jay Cutler's middle name
0	Cutter Alluding to Jay Cutler's last name
0	Olympia After the title Mr. Olympia
0	Hulk Alluding to a large dog named Hulk
0	Rin After Rin Tin Tin
0	Bud In honor of Air Bud
0	Balto The snow dog of legend
0	Clifford The Big Red Dog
0	Palumbo After the infamous Dave Palumbo
0	Bou After Bou Bander
0	Dorian After the prolific Dorian Yates
0	Ronnie Ronnie Coleman is one of the most famous weightlifters of all time
0	Dean Ronnie Coleman's middle name
0	Rich After the late Rich Piana

Female Weightlifting Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Sydney Where Tara won her Gold Medal
1	Barbie Based on a barbell
1	Emmy Emmy Vargas is an athlete turned Anti-doping agency agent
0	Tara After the first female Olympic Weightlifting Champion
0	Terra Another version of Tara's name
0	Nott Tara's maiden name
0	Goldie A reference to the Olympic medal
0	Barb Shortened form of Barbie
0	Bella Based on barbells and dumbbells
0	Medi As in medicine ball
0	Mattie As in an exercise mat
0	Cheryl Cheryl Haworth is a 3 time Olympian from Atlanta
0	Atalanta A Greek Heroine known for her athleticism
0	Zhou Zhou Lulu is an Olympian from Yantai, China
0	Lulu Zhou Lulu's surname
0	Saikhom A famous Indian weightlifting champion
0	Mirabai Saikhom's middle name
0	Chanu Saikhom's last name
0	Michelle Michelle Lewin is a well known fitness model
0	Jen After the "Belfie Queen" Jen Selter
0	Aimee After one of only 3 international weightlifting coaches
0	Amy Another way to spell Aimee's name
0	Anaya Aimee's middle name
0	Eve Based on Aimee's last name
0	Everett Aimee Anaya Everett is a regular at the IWF World Championships
0	Melanie Melanie Roach became an Olympian at 41 years old
0	Mel A shortened form of Melanie
0	Mabel Mabel Rader is one of the oldest weightlifting champs ever
0	May A nickname for Mabel
-1	Atlanta After Cheryl's hometown