pumping iron
"Pumping iron" is a popular term often associated with weightlifting and bodybuilding, emphasizing the use of weights to build muscle mass and strength.
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Definition
B2Fitness
(informal)Lifting weights to build muscle and increase strength.
Example
- He spends an hour every morning pumping iron at the gym.
- Pumping iron is an essential part of her fitness routine.
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