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Weightlifting Terms
These are some terms I use a lot in my writing that you need to know.
  • Muscle = A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting and relaxing to effect bodily movement. Power, force.
  • Endurance = The ability to withstand the use of muscles in a longer period of time before exhaustion.
  • Strength = How much muscle you have and how much you can lift.
  • Basic = The first and necessary way before all else to start a workout.
  • Bulk = Adding more muscle and less endurance.
  • Toning = adding about an equal amount of strength and endurance.
  • Reps = The number of times you do an exercise before stopping.
  • Sets = The number of times you start then stop. For example, when you do 7 reps then stop, that is a set.
  • Intensity = Making the workout harder in any way possible (more sets reps, weight, etc.)
  • Lactic Acid = Acid that builds up in the muscles that can cause soreness.
  • Soreness = The felling of a slight pain after working out.
  • Vascularity = The showing of veins on your muscles because you are strong and don't have a lot of fat on you. Usually less than 10% total fat in your body.
  • Protein = Any of a group of complex organic compounds that contain amino acids as their basic structural unit. Occur in all living matter, and are essential for the growth and repair of animal tissue. (muscle)
  • Amino Acid = Any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential components of proteins.
  • Supplement = A usually natural food which has a beneficial effect when it comes to weightlifting. Used to aid in growth and to replace meals.
  • Creatine = A natural substance found in red meat that allows transportation of protein to the muscles quicker and more efficient. Aids in recovery. If you take this you need to drink a great amount of water!
  • Whey Protein Powder = A supplement which comes from milk. Very high in protein and is the most useful protein as of now in the world.
  • Barbell = A bar which holds weights on both sides and is very long, most likely longer than your hips. Held with two hands.
  • Dumbbell = A small bar which also holds weights on both sides, but tends to be smaller and is held with only one hand.