Training Vocab
A group of consecutive reps for an exercise
Set
Max amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert against an opposing force
Muscular Strength
An exercise designed to strengthen the leg using push/press techniques that are alternating.
Lunge
moving through and exercise
dynamic contractions
A continued systematic increase of muscle workload by the addition of more weight or resistance
resistance training
The ability of the same muscle group to contract for an extended period of time
Muscular endurance
An exercise designed to strengthen the shoulders pushing weigh over your head.
Military Press
Little to no movement
Static (isometric)
a series of repetitive muscle contractions that build strength and endurance.
exercise
Use of Weight to improve general fitness
Weight training
a competitive sport in which muscle size and shape are more important than strength
body building
shortening of the muscles
concentric
involves using a training load of 80-95% of lifers 1 RM
multiple sets
resistance training
a competitive sport designed to build power and strength
weight lifting
lengthening of the muscles
eccentric
Involves using a training load of 65%-80% of a lifter's 1 RM
Multiply Hypertrophy Sets
What are the three types of muscle
cardiac, skeletal, and smooth
Alternating exercises that train opposing muscles.
Super Set
skeletal muscles work together to produce complementary actions known as
contraction and extension