weight lifting

noun

Definition of weight liftingnext
as in body mechanics

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  1. activity
  2. conditioning
  3. bodybuilding
Noun
  • In the study, the benefits of high levels of fatty acids were independent of risk factors like body mass index (BMI), alcohol use, and physical activity.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Bird flu and seasonal flu at the same time Currently, respiratory virus activity is low in the U.S., but the country is on the brink of entering traditional flu season.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of activity
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  • At the same time, the authors observed that increased needs for air conditioning would drive up power demands, particularly in the Southwest.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
  • In October, their air conditioning went out again, and Patterson, who spoke to the American-Statesman from her mother's Pflugerville apartment, didn't know what their next move would be.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of conditioning
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  • Sam helped Maddie train for bodybuilding competitions In 2024, Maddie set out to complete a new goal: compete in a bikini muscle contest.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Jonathan Majors‘ bodybuilding drama Magazine Dreams has found a path to theaters after being dropped by Searchlight in January following the star’s criminal conviction.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of bodybuilding
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