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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Guest amenities include an outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness facility with free weights, Peloton bikes, and cardio equipment, both of which are positioned for prime mountain views. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 The design is meant to move around any obstacles, including the free weights collection near your pilates mat, meaning no more sweaty spots in your home gym. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 That force can come from free weights, like dumbbells or barbells, machines, resistance bands, or gravity via your own bodyweight. Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026 Inside the hotel, there’s a larger sauna, cold plunge, and a small but impressively equipped gym (complete with a Peloton, treadmill, and free weights). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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