exercising weight
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Definition
Noun: * A piece of sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting: It is a free weight, not attached to any apparatus, designed to be raised and lowered using the hands and arms to build strength and muscle.
Usage
This term specifically refers to a standalone weight, such as a dumbbell or barbell plate, used for resistance training. It is a formal or technical term often found in instructional or fitness contexts.
Examples
- The athlete lifted the exercising weight with perfect form.
- For this routine, you will need a set of exercising weights of varying masses.
- The gym is equipped with a full range of exercising weights.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used to distinguish free weights from weight machines: "The program focuses on foundational movements with exercising weights before advancing to complex machines."
Variants and Related Words
- Free weight (n): A more common synonym for an exercising weight.
- Dumbbell (n): A short bar with a weight at each end, held and used in one hand.
- Barbell (n): A long bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end, used for weightlifting.
- Kettlebell (n): A cast-iron or steel ball with a handle, used as an exercising weight.
Synonyms
- Free weight
- Weight (in the specific context of fitness equipment)
Antonyms
- Weight machine
- Resistance band (as a different type of strength-training equipment)
Noun
- sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms