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

Adding weight doesn’t have to mean jumping straight to dumbbells or other free weights. —Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025

One gym will be more approachable for beginners, with treadmills, standard machines and free weights. —Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 20 Nov. 2025

Here, guests will find an infrared sauna with views of the adjacent hillside, as well as a stretching area equipped with yoga mats, medicine balls, and free weights. —Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025

Resistance Training Resistance training involves adding resistance to movement using free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands.3 Adding resistance during exercise increases the stress on your muscles and bones, requiring them to work harder. —Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Oct. 2025

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