weight trainingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈweɪt ˌtreɪ.nɪŋ/us/ˈweɪt ˌtreɪ.nɪŋ/the activity of lifting heavy objects for exercise, especially to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body:
I do/go weight training in a gym during the week.
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