collocation · neutral
lift weights
/ˈlɪft weɪts/lift·WEIGHTS
to raise heavy objects (usually barbells or dumbbells) as exercise to increase strength
Examples
“Many students lift weights at the gym to build muscle.”
“He lifts weights three times a week.”
“If you want stronger arms, try lifting weights with proper form.”
Band 8 sentence
“I lift weights three times a week as part of a balanced fitness routine to maintain strength and posture.”
Collocations
- lift heavy weights
- lift free weights
- lift weights regularly
Word family
Common mistakes
do weights→lift weights / do weight training
lift the weights→lift weights
Say it for a higher band
5do weights→6do weight training→7+lift weights
Synonyms
do weight training
Easily confused
do weights
“He does weights every morning at the gym.”
do weight training
“She does weight training three times a week.”
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