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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The 24-hour gym is equally impressive, equipped with everything from stair climbers to free weights, with expert trainers on hand to guide workout sessions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
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, 15 Mar. 2026
These exercises can be performed using free weights, resistance bands, bodyweight movements or even household items, such as soup cans.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Pick up some free weights, dumbbells or kettlebells or do bodyweight exercises.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
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, 15 Mar. 2026
These exercises can be performed using free weights, resistance bands, bodyweight movements or even household items, such as soup cans.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Pick up some free weights, dumbbells or kettlebells or do bodyweight exercises.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
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 24 Mar. 2026.
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