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

The 24/7 fitness center is sunlit and equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and resistance equipment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

The circular open-air gym perfectly frames the ocean from its second-story perch and is outfitted with sleek wood and stainless steel free weights from luxury fitness equipment brand Pent. — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

When your body works against an external weight—free weights, resistance bands, or even your own body weight—your muscles experience stress and microscopic damage. — Jenessa Connor, Health, 21 July 2026

Home exercises such as yoga, stretching, free weights, swimming, or brisk walking can be incredibly beneficial, particularly for older people. — Mark Stibich, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026

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