General Lifting:
* Pag-angat - This is the most common and general term for lifting. It can be used for lifting objects, people, or even spirits.
* Pagbubuhat - This is similar to "pag-angat" but emphasizes the act of carrying something after lifting it.
* Pagtaas - This focuses on the action of raising something upwards.
Lifting weights:
* Pag-eehersisyo ng pag-angat - This directly translates to "lifting exercise."
* Pag-angat ng timbang - This means "weight lifting."
Specific contexts:
* Pag-angat ng pabaon (lifting a packed lunch)
* Pag-angat ng espiritu (lifting one's spirits)
The best word to use will depend on the specific situation.
For example, if you are talking about lifting a heavy box, you could say "Pag-angat ng mabigat na kahon." If you are talking about lifting weights at the gym, you could say "Pag-angat ng timbang."