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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This sits alongside a 1,550 sqft state-of-the-art fitness center, filled with a variety of equipment and free weights, plus personal training services. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Cable systems also provide constant tension on muscles throughout a movement, which can make the exercise more effective (especially compared to doing the same move using free weights). Erin Bunch, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024 But resistance bands do offer some advantages over traditional free weights. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024 The gym includes Peloton bikes, a punching bag, free weights, and treadmills. Robin Allison Davis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for free weights 

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