free weights
plural noun
: heavy objects that are lifted during exercising (such as dumbbells and barbells) that are not attached to a piece of equipment
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Strength training can be done using free weights, machines or simply the resistance of your own body weight.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
These and other variations like ones involving free weights or resistance bands can also engage hip flexor, leg and butt muscles.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
This includes using free weights, weight machines or resistance bands.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
To increase the difficulty: Grab some free weights and hold one in each hand.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
These and other variations like ones involving free weights or resistance bands can also engage hip flexor, leg and butt muscles.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
This includes using free weights, weight machines or resistance bands.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
To increase the difficulty: Grab some free weights and hold one in each hand.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for free weights
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“Free weights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20weights. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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