CEFR B2

barbell

noun

Meaning

A long metal bar with adjustable weights attached at both ends, used for weightlifting and strength training exercises.

Examples

She gripped the barbell firmly before lifting it off the rack.
Beginners should focus on their form when using a barbell for deadlifts.

Synonyms: weight, free weight, olympic bar, lifting bar

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barbell (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːr.bel/

Definition

A long metal bar with adjustable weights attached at both ends, used for weightlifting and strength training exercises.

Examples

She gripped the barbell firmly before lifting it off the rack.
Beginners should focus on their form when using a barbell for deadlifts.

How to Use barbell

lift a barbell (collocation): The act of raising the equipment. — "She learned how to lift a barbell properly to avoid injury."
use a barbell (collocation): Employing the equipment for an exercise. — "Many people prefer to use a barbell for building overall body strength."

Synonyms of barbell

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