musclehead
All brawn, no brains
A musclehead is someone obsessed with building muscle, often to the point where it seems to crowd out intellectual pursuits.
The term is mildly derisive, implying that weightlifting has replaced thinking: Don't ask that musclehead—he spends more time at the gym than the library.
Sometimes used self-deprecatingly by fitness enthusiasts.
Dim-witted person
- blockheadStupid, foolish person
- lunkheadStupid, clumsy person
- dimwitFoolish, slow person
- boneheadFoolish or stupid person
simpleton · numbskull · knucklehead · airhead · birdbrain · thick-skulled · slow · dense
Habitual intimidator
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- toughDurable and strong
brawny · hefty · gruff · overbearing · domineering · meathead · bruiser · goon
Structured physical exercise
- gymExercise facility
- trainerOne who conditions others
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- routineRegular sequence of actions
treadmill · sweat · cardio · endurance · lifting · spotting · membership · locker-room
Tissue enlargement via cells
- bulkMain mass or size
- massQuantity of matter
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- physiqueBodily structure and form
reps · sets · isolation · compound · squat · deadlift · benchpress · barbell
Confident, boastful manner
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
manliness · virility · chauvinist · bravado · posturing · showoff · peacocking · dudebro
Folded amino chain
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- shakesTrembling or vibrating movements
macros · bulking · meal-prep · calories · casein · pre-workout · post-workout · lean
meathead
Dim-witted person
bonehead · simpleton · numbskull · knucklehead · airhead · birdbrain · thick-skulled · slow · dense
bully
Habitual intimidator
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- menacingConveying threat or danger
tough · brawny · hefty · gruff · overbearing · domineering · meathead · bruiser · goon · thug
workout
Structured physical exercise
routine · treadmill · sweat · cardio · endurance · lifting · spotting · membership · locker-room · iron
hypertrophy
Tissue enlargement via cells
physique · reps · sets · isolation · compound · squat · deadlift · benchpress · barbell · dumbbells
swagger
Confident, boastful manner
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
brawn · manliness · virility · chauvinist · bravado · posturing · showoff · peacocking · dudebro · jock
protein
Folded amino chain
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
shakes · macros · bulking · meal-prep · calories · casein · pre-workout · post-workout · lean · diet
muscleheadweakling
Feeble person
beanpole · twig · couch potato · pencil neck · stick figure
muscleheadsophisticate
Worldly, cultured person
aesthete · highbrow · man of letters · literati · connoisseur
muscle, head, muscles, muscled, muscling, muscular, musculature, heads, headed