Weight training — This article is about strength training using weight (gravity) to generate resistance to contraction. For basic principles on increasing the strength of muscles, see strength training. A complete weight training workout can be performed with a… … Wikipedia
weight — weight1 W2S1 [weıt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(amount somebody/something weighs)¦ 2¦(how fat)¦ 3¦(heaviness)¦ 4¦(heavy thing)¦ 5¦(worry)¦ 6¦(importance)¦ 7¦(amount)¦ 8¦(for measuring quantities)¦ 9¦(for sport)¦ 10 throw your wei … Dictionary of contemporary English
weight — [[t]we͟ɪt[/t]] ♦♦ weights, weighting, weighted 1) N VAR: oft amount in N, with poss, N of amount The weight of a person or thing is how heavy they are, measured in units such as kilograms, pounds, or tons. What is your height and weight?... This… … English dictionary
weight — weight1 [ weıt ] noun *** 1. ) uncount a measurement of how heavy a person or thing is: in weight: It was about 12 pounds in weight. lose weight (=become thinner): Have you lost weight? put on/gain weight (=become fatter): Susan gained weight… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
weight — 1 /weIt/ noun 1 WHAT SB/STH WEIGHS (C, U) how heavy something is when measured by a particular system: The average weight of a baby at birth is just over seven pounds. 2 HOW FAT (U) how heavy and especially how fat someone is: A lot of teenage… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
weight — I UK [weɪt] / US noun Word forms weight : singular weight plural weights *** 1) a) [uncountable] a measurement of how heavy a person or thing is in weight: It was about 12 pounds in weight. lose weight (= become thinner): Have you lost weight?… … English dictionary
Weight over the bar — The Weight Over the Bar competition is a test of strength featured at Scottish Highland games. The weight is a steel or lead weight (with a bell, spherical or cylindrical shape) attached to a metal circular handle. The weight is thrown one handed … Wikipedia
Tractor pulling — thumb|Light Modified (5,700 lb.) class tractor, Weeping Water, NebraskaTruck and tractor pulling, also known as power pulling , is a competition using tractors and large trucks to pull a heavy drag along a track and is very popular in rural areas … Wikipedia
List of weight training exercises — This is a partial list of weight training exercises organized by muscle group.Lower bodyQuadriceps (front of legs)*The squat is performed by squatting down with a weight held across the upper back, and then standing up straight again. This is a… … Wikipedia
Illinois Tractor Pulling Association — The Illinois Tractor Pulling Association is a motorsports governing body that sanctions truck and tractor pulling events throughout the midwest.Infobox sport governing body title = Illinois Tractor Pulling Association image border = size =… … Wikipedia
