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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Some examples include using body weight, as well as free weights (which usually include dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells), and more.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
His workout also includes a warm-up, a free weights circuit, bodyweight challenge, hill sprints, core work and stretching.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Strength training can be done using free weights, machines or simply the resistance of your own body weight.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
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, 31 Mar. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
His workout also includes a warm-up, a free weights circuit, bodyweight challenge, hill sprints, core work and stretching.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Strength training can be done using free weights, machines or simply the resistance of your own body weight.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
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, 31 Mar. 2025
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 5 May. 2025.
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