person lifting weights: medium-light skin tone
Unicode: 1F3CB 1F3FC
Description
A person lifting weights, depicted with a light skin tone. The emoji shows a figure in sportswear, typically a tank top and shorts, performing a bicep curl or similar weightlifting exercise with a barbell or dumbbell.
Group:
People & Body > person-sport
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents strength, fitness, exercise, determination, hard work, health consciousness, and achievement. Can also imply dedication to physical goals or personal improvement.
Backstory
The initial 'person lifting weights' emoji (1F3CB) was introduced in Unicode 8.0 (2015) as part of a broader push to include more activities and professions. The skin tone modifier (1F3FC) was added shortly after in Unicode 8.0 to allow for greater representation and personalization, reflecting the diverse range of people who engage in fitness.
Usage Examples
- After a good workout: 'Crushed it at the gym today! 🏋️♀️🏋️♂️'
- Talking about fitness goals: 'Getting ready for my next marathon. 🏋️♂️💪'
- Expressing determination: 'Gotta power through this project! 🏋️♀️'
- Celebrating progress: 'Hit a new personal best! 🏋️♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely used to represent gym culture, personal fitness journeys, body positivity, or training for sports. Often associated with 'gains' or progress.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, emphasizing personal discipline and effort. May be used more broadly in contexts related to physical labor or 'toughness' in general tasks, not just fitness.