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

Crunch Fitness, with over 400 locations nationwide and a membership that’s 55% women, is cutting its supply of cardio machines in half to make room for free weights. —Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 18 June 2025

Cable systems also provide constant tension on muscles throughout a movement, which can make the exercise more effective (especially compared to doing the same move using free weights). —Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025

The massive space is equipped with treadmills, bikes, free weights, a variety of machines, a full spin studio, and classes offered through Edan Studios. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025

There’s also a gym with Peloton bikes, rowing machines, free weights, as well as a separate yoga and Pilates studio with a reformer. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025

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