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pumping iron



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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

When they weren’t pumping iron, they were probably talking about cars.

From Seattle Times Apr. 4, 2022

In a video, the pair were seen pumping iron at an outdoor gym tucked away inside a lush forest in Sochi.

From Fox News Feb. 21, 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




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