pumping iron
Example Sentences
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Once he’s by himself, he screams out his frustration while pumping iron.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
For those of us who work out alone, jogging on the sidewalk or pumping iron in the living room, Apple’s AI-powered Workout Buddy aims to keep you motivated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
Before I begin downing power shakes and pumping iron to improve my golf game, I’m going out on the putting green.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2020
Some schools will have players pumping iron this week.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2020
"There's this guy at the junior high, Ben Fraser, who has humungous muscles. And he got them by pumping iron."
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
