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Street Slang
banging weights
BANG-ing WAYTS · phrase · informal
Working out with weights in the gym.
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Lifting weights, a central pastime for many prisoners.
“He's on the yard banging weights every afternoon.”
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banging weights In A Sentence
He's on the yard banging weights every afternoon.
Origin & Usage
From 'banging' out reps with the weights.
People Also Ask
What does 'banging weights' mean?
Lifting weights and working out in the gym or yard, one of the most common pastimes for prisoners.
Why is weightlifting so popular in prison?
It fills time, builds strength and physical presence, and provides a legal outlet during long stretches with little else to do.
Is 'banging weights' only used in prison?
No, it is used in general gym slang too, but it is especially associated with prison routine.
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