W.C.I. Weight Training Terms
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W.C.I. Weight
Training
Terms
Set
After completing
one or more
consecutive
repetitions, this
constitutes a set.
Repetition
Number of
consecutive efforts
(contractions) in any
given exercise.
Full range of motion
Beginning with full
flexion and extension
of movement.
Muscle Group
Series of striations
(strands + bellies)
which make up a
larger one.
Safety First
#1 Priority
Be like the
Tortoise !
Ligament
Connects
bone to bone
Tendon
Connects
bone to
muscle
Lactic Acid
Waste product of
muscular contraction
Muscle Bellies
Smaller groups of
muscle which are
distinctly separated
but make up a larger
body.
Spotting
Safety technique;
aide in helping
partner to perform
greater.
Forced repetition
Helping partner
perform after he is no
longer able to do by
himself.
Atrophy
Muscle shrinkage
due to lack of activity.
Hypertrophy
Muscle increase due
to activity load
increase.
Cardiovascular Endurance
Exercise which
improves efficiency
of heart, lungs, etc.
Warm up technique
If proper stretching is
used-lifting will
benefit.
Muscle Density
Tightness, packed
Dense muscles
weigh more
Muscle size
Pure girth
Testosterone
Male hormone
responsible for
muscle development
Correct form
Foremost in gaining
size and strength
without injury
Breathing Technique
Breath out during the
hard part
Gives explosiveness!
Maximum lift
1 time lift all out!
Test overall strength
of muscle group.