person lifting weights
Unicode: 1F3CB FE0F
Description
A person lifting weights, typically depicted with a muscular build and a barbell over their head or in a lifting position. Indicates physical activity, strength training, or exercise.
Group:
People & Body > person-sport
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents strength, fitness, determination, personal achievement, effort, or a focus on physical well-being.
Backstory
This emoji, 'Person Lifting Weights,' was added to Unicode 7.0 in 2014. It reflects the growing global interest in fitness and gym culture, providing a visual shorthand for exercise and strength-related activities. The 'FE0F' is a variation selector that ensures the emoji is displayed as a colored graphic rather than plain text.
Usage Examples
- Talking about a workout: 'Just finished my session at the gym 🏋️♀️'
- Showing determination: 'Gotta power through this project 🏋️♂️'
- Celebrating a personal best: 'New squat record! 🏋️'
- Encouraging someone: 'Keep pushing, you got this! 🏋️♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent gym culture, self-improvement, healthy lifestyle, or personal fitness goals.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often used to signify effort, 'gains' (muscle growth), or challenging oneself.
Global sports context:
Universally recognized as a symbol of athletics, especially weightlifting, powerlifting, and general strength sports.