plural barbells
1
: a bar with adjustable weighted disks attached to each end that is used for exercise and in weight lifting
2
: something that resembles a barbell
especially
: an ornament that consists of a small, thin metal rod with a ball or bead at each end and that is worn on the body as a piercing
Five years later, he has had eight ear piercings, a barbell on his lower lip and another silver barbell through his tongue. —
Anne Llamada Estonillo
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Here are six pieces to consider: Weight plates, kettlebells, barbells: A selection of these items will provide endless options for deadlifts, rows, overhead presses and other strength-building moves.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
In a different example, a colleague received notification that her purchase of a set of barbells would be delivered that afternoon.
—Chris Briggs, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
In an Instagram Reel posted on Jan. 26, the 23-time Grand Slam champion carried out barbell squats at a lighter weight.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Unlike barbells or machines, which can allow the dominant side to compensate, dumbbells require each limb to carry its load independently.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Jan. 2024
The retired tennis star's latest video features her executing barbell squats at a lighter weight than usual.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
The faceless graphic held a barbell, which bent dramatically due to the amount of weight on either end.
—Jordan Castro, Harper's Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
In this situation, a barbell strategy of defensive growth stocks and late-cycle cyclicals will continue to outperform.
—Farah Elbahrawy, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2024
This type of exercise can be done using free-weight barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, weight machines or even elastic bands.
—Randal Claytor, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2023
The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
In a different example, a colleague received notification that her purchase of a set of barbells would be delivered that afternoon.
—Chris Briggs, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
In an Instagram Reel posted on Jan. 26, the 23-time Grand Slam champion carried out barbell squats at a lighter weight.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Unlike barbells or machines, which can allow the dominant side to compensate, dumbbells require each limb to carry its load independently.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Jan. 2024
The retired tennis star's latest video features her executing barbell squats at a lighter weight than usual.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
The faceless graphic held a barbell, which bent dramatically due to the amount of weight on either end.
—Jordan Castro, Harper's Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
In this situation, a barbell strategy of defensive growth stocks and late-cycle cyclicals will continue to outperform.
—Farah Elbahrawy, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2024
This type of exercise can be done using free-weight barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, weight machines or even elastic bands.
—Randal Claytor, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2023
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barbell
noun
bar·bell
ˈbär-ˌbel 
: a bar with adjustable weighted disks attached to each end that is used for exercise and in weight lifting
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