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DISC BARBELL [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weightlifting
DEF

An adjustable weight device consisting of a steel bar 5 or 6 feet long fitted with disc weights held in place by adjustable collars. The weights are usually placed near the ends of the bar and the bar gripped anywhere between the weights.

OBS

Weight used in Olympic weight lifting.

Key term(s)
  • weight-lifting bar

French

Domaine(s)
  • Haltérophilie
DEF

en haltérophilie, tige d'acier terminée aux deux extrémités par des manchons sur lesquels on place des disques, pour obtenir la charge demandée.

CONT

La barre à disques a remplacé la barre à sphères.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Halterofilia
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