barbell
noun
an apparatus used in weight-lifting, consisting of a bar with replaceable, disk-shaped weights fastened to the ends.
barbells
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pluralof barbell.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Training all major muscle groups at least twice a week matters far more than chasing the idea of a 'perfect' or complex training plan. Whether it's barbells, bands, or bodyweight, consistency and effort drive results."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
The men's facility featured rows of workout platforms, outfitted with dumbbells, barbells and weights capable of going into the hundreds of pounds.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2024
I loved talking to my gym buddies about how amazing it was to have a full array of dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells again.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
But since mice cannot use barbells, the scientists had them run on weighted running wheels, which were designed to provide leg-muscle resistance training.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2022
Tariq liked to wear pleated trousers, black shiny loafers, and short-sleeve shirts that showed off his newly muscular arms— compliments of an old, rusty set of barbells that he lifted daily in his yard.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
