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weight trainingphysical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles

Pronunciation (IPA): /weɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother started weight training at 70 and now she can lift her grandson!
  • Weight training helps improve bone density and muscle strength.
  • After six months of weight training, his shirts don't fit because his muscles got too big!

weight training

NOUN

[/weɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ/]

physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles

physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles
💡 Concept

physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles

Weight training is draining, but push through with remaining strength!
🎵 Rhyme

Weight training is draining, but push through with remaining strength!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/weɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/weɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

trainingdrainingremaining
training
draining
remaining

🔗Collocations

do weight training
weight training program
weight training equipment
regular weight training
start weight training
intensive weight training

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother started weight training at 70 and now she can lift her grandson!

Weight training helps improve bone density and muscle strength.

😄 Fun example

After six months of weight training, his shirts don't fit because his muscles got too big!

The doctor recommended weight training to strengthen her back muscles.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

strength trainingresistance trainingbodybuildingmuscle training

Antonyms

cardio exerciseaerobic exercise

Related

gymfitnessdumbbellbarbellmuscleworkout

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