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Dumbbell facts for kids

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This article is about Dumbbell (disambiguation). For Dumbell (disambiguation), see Dumbbell (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with barbell, a larger version of the same concept, held with both hands.
TwoDumbbells
A pair of adjustable dumbbells with 2 kg plates.

The dumbbell, a type of free weight, is a piece of equipment used in weight training. It can be used individually or in pairs, with one in each hand.

Images for kids

  • Halteres from ancient Greece

    Dumbbells (halteres) used in athletic games in ancient Greece; held at the National Archaeological Museum, Athens.

  • Mosaïque des bikinis, Piazza Armerina (cropped version)

    A woman is shown exercising with dumbbells on this Roman mosaic, c. 286–305 AD.

  • Counterfeit weights

    Selectorized dumbbells

  • USMC-110816-F-2786W-002

    A full set of fixed-weight dumbbells

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