weight-lift

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To lift weights: The act of performing exercises by raising or moving heavy objects, typically barbells or dumbbells, to build muscle strength or for athletic training.
Usage
  • The verb "weight-lift" describes the specific activity of engaging in strength training with weights. It is synonymous with "lift weights." It is used to talk about the general activity or a specific instance of performing such exercises.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • He goes to the gym every morning to weight-lift.
    • She learned how to weight-lift properly to avoid injury.
    • Athletes often weight-lift as part of their training regimen.
Advanced Usage
  • "to weight-lift" vs. "to lift weights": While both are correct, "to lift weights" is a more common phrasal verb construction. "To weight-lift" is a less frequent but valid verb form derived from the noun.
    • Common: I lift weights three times a week.
    • Less common: I weight-lift three times a week.
Variants and Related Words
  • Weightlifting (n): The sport or activity of lifting barbells or other heavy weights.
    • He won a gold medal in weightlifting.
  • Weightlifter (n): A person who lifts weights, especially as a sport.
    • She is a professional weightlifter.
Synonyms
  • Lift weights: The most direct synonym.
  • Pump iron (idiomatic, informal): To lift weights, especially with great effort.
    • He's at the gym pumping iron.
Related Phrases
  • Strength train: To exercise with the goal of increasing muscular strength, which often involves weight-lifting.
    • Her program includes cardio and strength training.
Verb
  1. lift weights
    • This guy can press 300 pounds

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