Hey there! With the Olympics coming up, it’s a great time to draw a strong athlete. Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a weightlifter. Grab your paper and pencils, and let’s have some fun!
Eyes: Start by drawing two circles for the eyes. Leave a little space between them. Inside each eye, draw a tiny circle to make them look shiny. Color the big circles but keep the tiny ones white.
Mouth: Our weightlifter is working hard, so draw a mouth with teeth. Draw two lines for the sides of the mouth and connect them at the bottom. Add a line in the middle for the teeth and a mustache above!
Head Shape: Draw the head by making a curve from one side to the other.
Hair: You can choose to draw a boy or a girl. For a girl, draw curly hair with wavy lines. For a boy, use zigzag lines for spiky hair.
Ears: Draw a “C” shape for one ear and a backward “C” for the other.
Outline of Hair: Make a bumpy line around the head for the hair. Make some bumps big and some small for a fun look.
Hands: Draw two circles above the hair for the hands holding the weights. Add a sideways “U” for the thumbs.
Barbell: Connect the hands with a curved line for the barbell. Make it bend a little to show it’s heavy. Draw another line to match it.
Weights: Draw diagonal lines from the barbell to make the weights. Add more lines if you want to show extra weight.
Barbell Ends: Draw short lines at the ends of the weights for the barbell ends.
Arms: From the thumbs, draw curved lines down to the cheeks for the arms.
Body: Draw two lines down from the head for the body. Add a line across for the waist and an upside-down “V” for the shorts.
Sleeves: Draw short lines from the cheeks to the body for the sleeves.
Legs and Shoes: Draw two lines down for the legs. Add a “U” shape at the bottom for the shoes. Don’t forget the shoe details!
Jersey: Draw the neck area and add a number to the jersey if you like. Make a simple number shape and color it in.
Final Touches: Add any extra details like sweat drops or a cool background to make your drawing awesome.
Now it’s time to color your weightlifter! You can use the colors you like or try to match the ones from the video. Take your time and have fun with it!
Great job on drawing your weightlifter! We hope you had a blast and learned something new. Keep practicing and sharing your amazing artwork. Happy drawing!
Weightlifter Observation: Next time you visit a playground or watch a sports event, try to spot someone lifting something heavy. Observe their posture and how they use their arms and legs. Can you see any similarities with your drawing? Share your observations with a friend or family member and discuss how real-life weightlifters are similar to or different from your drawing.
Create Your Own Weightlifter Story: Imagine your weightlifter is preparing for a big competition. Write a short story about their day. What do they eat for breakfast? How do they practice? What happens at the competition? Draw a picture to go along with your story. Share your story and drawing with your class or family.
Design a Weightlifting Challenge: With a friend or family member, create a simple weightlifting challenge using household items like books or small bags of rice. Take turns lifting the items and see who can hold them up the longest. Remember to be safe and use items that are not too heavy. Talk about how it feels to lift something heavy and what muscles you think you are using.
