You can use free weights such as hand weights and bar bells to work a group of muscles.Free weights exercises usually incorporate one or two dumbbells, a barbell or a medicine ball or kettle bell.
They are great for people who have already built up a base of strength using resistance machines, body weight or resistance band exercises.A weight, such as a barbell or dumbbell, that is not attached to another structural device and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms in weightlifting.