lift weights
idiom
: to exercise by lifting heavy objects (such as barbells) in order to become stronger
He has been lifting weights for exercise.
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Men are often expected to handle their weight loss on their own — to just go to the gym, lift weights and figure it out without much guidance.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
He recently was cleared to ride an exercycle and lift weights, and hopes to try running later this week.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Peratino also taught her how to lift weights and the benefits of doing so.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
There are many reasons why so few women lift weights.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
He recently was cleared to ride an exercycle and lift weights, and hopes to try running later this week.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Peratino also taught her how to lift weights and the benefits of doing so.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
There are many reasons why so few women lift weights.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Lift weights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lift%20weights. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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