free weight
free weight · free weights
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An object used for strength training that can be moved without mechanical constraint,…An object (such as a barbell or kettlebell) used for strength training that can be moved without mechanical constraint, as opposed to an exercise machine.
Meaning
1 sensesAn object (such as a barbell or kettlebell) used for strength training that can be moved without mechanical constraint, as opposed to an exercise machine.
Free weights hit the stabilizing muscles harder.
More definitions
- sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms
Forms
plural: free weights| Singular | free weight |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsblack ironweight[Appendix:Glossary
Close in meaning
- sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms:weightexercising weight