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 gyms don't have these types of free weights or equipment, so be sure to inquire when signing up. Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Dec. 2024 Guests enjoy 24-hour access to the fitness studio where there’s cardiovascular equipment, weight machines, free weights and yoga mats. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 For more info on bodyweight shoulder exercises, as well as those that do involve free weights, take a look at the list below—you’re bound to find a new fave or two to add to your routine. Elizabeth Millard, Cpt, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024 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 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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