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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In the spa, guests can choose from an array of massage or beauty services or avail themselves of the fitness center with cardio equipment, punching bags, and free weights.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
In the closet are step exercise platforms, a yoga mat, a stability ball and free weights.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
This training strategy typically involves picking up heavier and heavier free weights to systematically increase the difficulty of an exercise.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
These and other variations like ones involving free weights or resistance bands can also engage hip flexor, leg and butt muscles.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
In the closet are step exercise platforms, a yoga mat, a stability ball and free weights.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
This training strategy typically involves picking up heavier and heavier free weights to systematically increase the difficulty of an exercise.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
These and other variations like ones involving free weights or resistance bands can also engage hip flexor, leg and butt muscles.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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