Barbells: meaning, definitions and examples

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barbells

 

[ หˆbษ‘หrหŒbษ›lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weightlifting equipment

Barbells are long metal bars with weights attached to each end, used for weightlifting and strength training. They come in various sizes and weights, typically ranging from 5 to 45 pounds. Barbells are essential tools for building muscle mass and improving overall strength.

Synonyms

bar weights, dumbbells, weights

Examples of usage

  • John was lifting heavy barbells at the gym to increase his muscle mass.
  • She prefers using barbells for squats and deadlifts during her weightlifting sessions.

Translations

Translations of the word "barbells" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น halteres

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคฌเฅ‡เคฒเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hanteln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ barbel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะฐะฝะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztangi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒ™ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haltรจres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halterler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุฏูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤinky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤinky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ้“ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uteลพi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyftingarstangir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‚ะฐะฝะณะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸtanqalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barras

Etymology

The word 'barbell' originated from the combination of 'bar' and 'bell', indicating a bell-shaped weight attached to a bar. Barbells have been used for strength training and weightlifting for centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Egyptians incorporating similar equipment in their physical training routines. Over time, barbells evolved into the standardized weightlifting equipment we know today, playing a crucial role in modern fitness and bodybuilding practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,979, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.