weight lifting

noun

Definition of weight liftingnext
as in body mechanics

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  1. activity
  2. conditioning
  3. bodybuilding
Noun
  • The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Kids receive a Young Explorers pack, including an activity book and a safari journal, and guides modify game drives to accommodate their interests and attention spans.
    Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of activity
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  • To ensure your cuticles stay moisturized, Dr. Conroy recommends sticking to cuticle treatment formulations that contain conditioning ingredients.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The $14 million in extreme heat aid will support senior community centers with adequate and efficient air conditioning.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of conditioning
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  • Fitness content creators and the bodybuilding community have debated whether steroid use should be disclosed.
    Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The gym was a front for unsavory criminal activity and strong-arming, much of it perpetrated by the gym members who lifted heavy weights and competed in local bodybuilding competitions.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of bodybuilding
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