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

Examples of free weights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Next in line is trail hiking, with 63 million participants; treadmill running, at 56 million; free weights, also at 56 million; and jogging, at 51 million. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Aug. 2025

Holmes held free weights while walking in the prison yard, the photos show. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025

Home exercises such as yoga, stretching, free weights, swimming, or brisk walking can be incredibly beneficial, particularly for older people. —Mark Stibich, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025

This includes a barrel sauna right next to the lake, an indoor sauna, a cold plunge, and a small but mighty fitness center stocked with all the essentials, like free weights, a treadmill, and a stationary bike. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025

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