weight training
weight training noun: a form of physical exercise using weights to increase the strength and size of muscles by using exercises specific for each muscle group.
Noun
weight training (uncountable)
- A form of physical exercise using weights to increase the strength and size of muscles by using exercises specific for each muscle group.
- Synonyms:
- strength training, resistance training, weightlifting
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Questions about weight training
- What does weight training mean?
- Weight training means a form of physical exercise using weights to increase the strength and size of muscles by using exercises specific for each muscle group.
- What part of speech is weight training?
- Weight training is a noun.
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