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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Moreover, training with free weights appears to be more effective in boosting T levels than exercise machines.
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
The gym has free weights, barbells, benches, and cardio equipment.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Another option, Tempo, uses free weights (compared to Tonal’s weighted cable system) and has a storage compartment attached to its freestanding digital display.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
This resistance can include free weights, weight-lifting machines, resistance bands, or even your own body weight.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 28 June 2024
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
The gym has free weights, barbells, benches, and cardio equipment.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Another option, Tempo, uses free weights (compared to Tonal’s weighted cable system) and has a storage compartment attached to its freestanding digital display.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
This resistance can include free weights, weight-lifting machines, resistance bands, or even your own body weight.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 28 June 2024
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