man lifting weights
Unicode: 1F3CB FE0F 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A male weightlifter, depicted with a strong, athletic build, lifting a barbell. The weightlifter is facing forward, mid-lift, indicating exertion and strength.
Group:
People & Body > person-sport
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents strength, effort, athleticism, fitness, and determination. Can also signify hard work, personal goals, or physical activity.
Backstory
This emoji is a ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner) sequence combining several Unicode characters to represent a specific concept: 1F3CB (Weight Lifter emoji) + FE0F (Variation Selector-16, for emoji presentation) + 200D (Zero Width Joiner) + 2642 (Male Sign) + FE0F (Variation Selector-16). The original Weight Lifter emoji (1F3CB) was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014). The male variant, specifically identifying the gender, was added later as part of efforts to reflect gender diversity in emoji representations.
Usage Examples
- Stating you're going to the gym: "Time for my workout! 🏋️♂️"
- Celebrating a fitness achievement: "Hit a new personal best today! 🏋️♂️"
- Indicating hard work or effort: "Pushing through this project like a true champion 🏋️♂️"
- Encouraging resilience: "Keep fighting, you got this! 🏋️♂️"
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent gym culture, fitness goals, or active lifestyles. Often associated with 'gains' or physical improvement.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage but might also be used to playfully depict someone's strength or resilience in challenging situations, not just physical.
General:
Widely understood as a symbol of physical prowess and dedication across cultures.