W.C.I. Weight Training Terms

Set Set  After completing one or more consecutive repetitions, this constitutes a set.

Repetition Repetition Number of consecutive efforts (contractions) in any given exercise. Number of consecutive efforts (contractions) in any given exercise.

Full range of motion Full range of motion  Beginning with full flexion and extension of movement.

Muscle Group Muscle Group  Series of striations (strands + bellies) which make up a larger one.

Safety First Safety First  #1 Priority Be like the Tortoise ! Be like the Tortoise !

Ligament Ligament  Connects bone to bone

Tendon Tendon  Connects bone to muscle

Lactic Acid Lactic Acid  Waste product of muscular contraction

Muscle Bellies Muscle Bellies  Smaller groups of muscle which are distinctly separated but make up a larger body.

Spotting Spotting  Safety technique; aide in helping partner to perform greater.

Forced repetition Forced repetition  Helping partner perform after he is no longer able to do by himself.

Atrophy Atrophy  Muscle shrinkage due to lack of activity.

Hypertrophy Hypertrophy  Muscle increase due to activity load increase.

Cardiovascular Endurance  Exercise which improves efficiency of heart, lungs, etc.

Warm up technique Warm up technique  If proper stretching is used-lifting will benefit.

Muscle Density Muscle Density  Tightness, packed Dense muscles weigh more Dense muscles weigh more

Muscle size Muscle size  Pure girth

Testosterone Testosterone  Male hormone responsible for muscle development

Correct form Correct form  Foremost in gaining size and strength without injury

Breathing Technique Breathing Technique  Breath out during the hard part  Gives explosiveness!

Maximum lift Maximum lift  1 time lift all out! Test overall strength of muscle group.