General
wheels
What does wheels mean?
Slang for well-developed legs (strong quads, hamstrings and calves); also refers to full-size 45-pound weight plates, so 'three wheels a side' means three big plates.
"His wheels are massive from years of heavy squats."
Origin
Gym slang using 'wheels' both for legs and for the round 45lb plates.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wheels' mean in the gym?
It has two meanings: well-developed legs, and full-size 45-pound weight plates. Context makes clear which one someone means.
What does 'a wheel a side' mean?
It means one full-size 45-pound plate loaded on each end of the barbell, so 'three wheels a side' is three big plates per side.
Does 'wheels' mean legs or plates?
Both — 'nice wheels' usually praises someone's legs, while 'wheels a side' refers to loading 45lb plates on the bar.
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