1. W.C.I. Weight Training Terms

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

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

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

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

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

7. Ligament Ligament  Connects bone to bone

8. Tendon Tendon  Connects bone to muscle

9. Lactic Acid Lactic Acid  Waste product of muscular contraction

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

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

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

13. Atrophy Atrophy  Muscle shrinkage due to lack of activity.

14. Hypertrophy Hypertrophy  Muscle increase due to activity load increase.

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

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

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

18. Muscle size Muscle size  Pure girth

19. Testosterone Testosterone  Male hormone responsible for muscle development

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

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

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