strength training
Pumping iron regularly
Strength training is exercise designed to increase muscular strength and endurance, typically through resistance—weights, machines, or body weight.
Also called resistance training or weight training.
The practice builds muscle mass, strengthens bones, and improves metabolism: I do strength training three times a week.
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellsHandheld lifting weights
- squatCrouching on bent legs
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
kettlebell · powerlifting · olympic lifting · snatch · clean and jerk · reps · sets · spotter
Learned behavioral adaptation
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- functionalAble to operate correctly
core · flexibility · mobility · warm-up · cooldown · periodization · split · volume
Muscle enlargement for appearance
- Mr. OlympiaElite bodybuilding championship title
- posingAssuming an attitude
- flexingContracting muscles voluntarily
- weight classSize-based competition grouping
total · judging · physique · cutting · bulking · stage · symmetry
Tissue enlargement via cells
- muscle massAmount of contractile tissue
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
- muscle fiberContractile cell in tissue
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
progressive overload · adaptation · recovery · gains · pump · eccentric · concentric · DOMS
Reliable adherence to standards
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
motivation · regimen · structure · habit · determination · grit · self-discipline · willpower
barbell
Weighted exercise apparatus
bench press · kettlebell · powerlifting · olympic lifting · snatch · clean and jerk · reps · sets · spotter · form
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
functional · core · flexibility · mobility · warm-up · cooldown · periodization · split · volume · intensity
bodybuilding
Muscle enlargement for appearance
- Mr. OlympiaElite bodybuilding championship title
- posingAssuming an attitude
- flexingContracting muscles voluntarily
weight class · total · judging · physique · cutting · bulking · stage · symmetry
hypertrophy
Tissue enlargement via cells
- muscle massAmount of contractile tissue
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
- muscle fiberContractile cell in tissue
anabolic · progressive overload · adaptation · recovery · gains · pump · eccentric · concentric · DOMS · atrophy
consistency
Reliable adherence to standards
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
perseverance · motivation · regimen · structure · habit · determination · grit · self-discipline · willpower · focus
- athlete lifestyleworkouts, gym, practice, recovery, rest days
- athletic trainingcoaching, drills, workouts, practice, cardio
- fitness classesfitness class, aerobics, spin class, bootcamp, yoga class
- fitness contentworkout video, workout playlist, dance workout, fitness blog, workout log
- regimensfitness plan, health plan, meal plan, treatment plan, wellness plan
- Training Termswarmup, cooldown, drill, exercise, practice
strength trainingcardio
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
aerobic exercise · aerobics · endurance training · running · jogging
strength trainingsedentary lifestyle
Habitual physical inactivity
inactivity · physical inactivity · bed rest · muscle atrophy · deconditioning
strength trainingstretching
Extending muscles or material
cutting · yoga · slimming down · static stretching · endurance building
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