![]() ![]() Personal best or PB means your highest weight, fastest time, or number of reps for a given exercise, drill, or movement in the gym. One rep max, one repetition maximum, or 1RM refers to the maximum weight that a person can lift for one repetition. Reps are short for repetitions and refer to the number of times you perform each exercise. This can be done either on a piece of cardio equipment for a few minutes or by performing a light set to prepare the body for an upcoming movement. Warm-UpĪ warm-up is the warming up of the body prior to exercising. “If you don’t correct your form you’re going to get hurt.” 24. Formįorm refers to the technique of an exercise. “To failure” refers to training until you can no longer perform another repetition and must release or drop the weight as a result. Plateau refers to your progressive overloading being stuck at a certain weight for weeks. This is done by increasing protein, boosting metabolism, and progressively overloading the body. Body Recompositionīody recomposition refers to the changing of physique through weight loss and increasing muscle mass. Bodybuildingīodybuilding refers to progressively overloading muscles to promote muscle hypertrophy (increase muscle mass) either for personal growth or for competing. ![]() Shredded is used to describe someone who is incredibly lean and muscular. “I saw her yesterday, she looks ripped.” 18. “Ripped” is used to describe some with lean, well-defined muscle. “How’s your training going? You look jacked!” 17. Jacked is slang for looking big and muscular. Swole is used to describe someone’s muscles, muscle mass, or physique. Bulkingīulking is a term used to describe the increase of body weight through calorie surplus to build muscle mass. Skinny-fat is a term used to describe a body type where the body, including the shoulders, hips, and extremities is skinny, but the abdominal region is carrying body fat. This is done by eating unprocessed, nutrient and calories-dense food. Lean bulking refers to increasing body mass by means of increasing calories through healthy food choices. This is done by bodybuilders leading up to a competition to display their muscle mass. CuttingĬutting is a term used to describe the reduction of body fat and the process of leaning out. Bear Modeīear mode refers to an increase in body weight to increase muscle growth and improve performance. Ottermode is a term used to describe the lean and muscular physique like that of a swimmer. These individuals can have increased muscle mass, however with added body fat. Endomorphs/Ecto-EndomorphsĮndomorphs is a term used to illustrate a heavier build, with larger shoulders and hips. These individuals present an athletic build and find it easier to gain muscle than other body types. Mesomorph describes a body type of a medium build, typically with shoulders wider than hips. This body type finds it difficult to put on weight due to its fast metabolism. The term ectomorph refers to a skinnier body type that is narrow in the shoulders and hips. These people are there to assist with a gentle pull when the lifter is struggling with their remaining reps. SpotterĪ spotter is someone who is on standby while some complete their lifts. “He felt the pump after doing his bicep curls.” 5. The “pump” is a term used to describe the feeling when a working muscle has increased in size due to enhanced blood flow. It refers to the tenderness of muscle tissue following intense resistance training. DOMsĭOMs stands for Delayed Onset Muscle soreness. Newbie gains, also known as “noob gains,” refer to the initial muscle growth that happens when new gym goers begin training in the gym. Yolked is a term used to describe the large muscle mass surrounding the neck and trapezius, typically used with bodybuilders and powerlifters. Today, I am going to discuss 57 gym slang terms to help you interpret and identify gym jargon. While some of it is nonsense, many phrases are apt terms that can be an effective way of describing your training. From the gym bros to the powerlifters and the athletes, the list of terms seems endless. If you’re new to the gym, this can sound like rambling bro talk that goes way over your head. Just like other recreational activities, there is certain slang associated with the environment. The gym can be an interesting place where people from all different walks of life meet. ![]()
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