Biomechanics
the movement of bending the arm at the elbow joint, bringing the forearm closer to the upper arm
What is Elbow Flexion?
he is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, politician, and former professional bodybuilder who served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
the biological process of increasing the size of your muscle fibers and overall muscle mass
What is muscular hypertrophy?
a large, thick, fan-shaped muscle located at the front of the chest. As the most superficial muscle in this area, it lies under the breast tissue and originates from the clavicle, sternum, and ribs, inserting into the humerus. It drives essential shoulder movements, including shoulder transverse-adduction, flexion, and internal rotation
What is the Pectoralis Major?
a highly effective compound upper-body strength exercise, often called the "squat of the upper body," that primarily target the triceps, shoulders, and chest. Performed using parallel bars or rings, this bodyweight movement involves lowering and raising the body, providing intense strengthening for the chest and arms.
What are dips? Or "What is a dip?"
the movement of lifting your arm out to the side, away from the midline of your body. This motion, occurring in the frontal (coronal) plane, is essential for everyday activities like reaching overhead, washing your hair, or performing jumping jacks. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
What is shoulder abduction?
(born February 18, 1974) she is a renowned American fitness trainer, businesswoman, author, and television personality, best known for her role as a tough-love trainer on NBC’s The Biggest Loser (2004–2014). She is a leading wellness expert with a major brand empire, including popular fitness apps, best-selling books, and workout DVDs.
Who is Jillian Michaels?
the ability to generate the maximum amount of force in the shortest possible time
What is increased muscle power?
the deepest of the four abdominal muscle layers, acting as a natural corset that wraps around the trunk to stabilize the spine and pelvis. Its horizontal fibers compress the abdominal contents, aiding in core stability, posture, breathing, and protecting the spine.
What is the Transverse Abdominis?
a cable-based exercise designed to strengthen the upper back and shoulders, specifically targeting the rear deltoids, rotator cuff, and traps. By pulling a rope attachment toward the face, it improves shoulder stability, corrects posture, and balances pushing exercises. It is widely considered a key exercise for preventing injuries.
What are Face pulls?
the backward bending and contracting of a body part. Most commonly, it refers to the movement at the ankle joint where the top of the foot points upward, bringing the toes closer to the shin.
What is Dorsiflexion?
(born May 2, 1972), he is an American actor and professional wrestler. He is currently a board member of TKO (WWE and UFC). Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time
Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
a state in which you consume fewer calories than your body burns.
What is a calorie deficit?
a key two-headed muscle located on the back of the thigh, forming the lateral component of the hamstring group. It crosses both the hip and knee joints—using a long head and a short head—to primarily flex the knee, rotate the lower leg, and extend the hip.
What is the Biceps Femoris?
a dynamic, full-body exercise designed to build explosive power, strength, and cardiovascular endurance. It primarily targets the posterior chain—glutes, hamstrings, and back—rather than the arms.
What are kettlebell swings?
the weakest phase in an exercise's range of motion where the load becomes disproportionately difficult to move. It is the exact position where muscular failure occurs if the weight is too heavy.
What is sticking point?
the thirty-something, nerdy, procrastinating, feminist blogger and photographer behind The Viet Vegan. She loves spicy foods, noodles, and food in bowls.
Who is Lisa Le?
a period in your fitness journey where you intentionally shift your focus from pushing for new personal bests or continuous weight loss to simply retaining your current fitness level, muscle mass, and body weight.
What is a maintenance phase?
the largest muscle located in the anterior (front) compartment of the lower leg, running from the upper lateral tibia down to the medial foot. It is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion.
What is Tibialis Anterior?
a strength exercise where a barbell is held in the crooks of the elbows while performing a squat, placing the load in front of the body to heavily engage the core, upper back, and quads. It is a brutal but effective variation often used to improve squatting, deadlifting, and overall core strength.
What are Zercher Squats? or What is a Zercher Squat?
a complex, circular motion of the leg that occurs at the ball-and-socket joint. It is performed by fluidly combining four primary movements: flexion (bringing the thigh forward), abduction (moving the leg outward), extension (moving the leg backward), and adduction (bringing the leg inward).
What is circumduction of the hip?
(born 1937) is an iconic American actress, activist, and fitness guru known for her Oscar-winning roles in Klute and Coming Home, her 1980s workout videos, and decades of political activism. A two-time Academy Award winner, she is also celebrated for environmental advocacy and outspoken opposition to U.S. wars.
Who is Jane Fonda?
exercises that challenge your body's ability to maintain its center of gravity over a base of support.
What is balance training?
a deep abdominal muscle located in the lower back, extending from the iliac crest (top of the pelvis) to the 12th rib and lumbar spine. It acts as a key stabilizer of the lumbar spine, aiding in lateral flexion (side-bending), extension of the trunk, and breathing.
What is Quadratus Lumborum?
a functional, full-body exercise that involves moving from a lying position to a standing position while holding a weight (usually a kettlebell) steadily overhead with one hand. It builds shoulder stability, core strength, coordination, and mobility, functioning as both a strength exercise and a movement assessment tool
What are Turkish Get ups? What is a Turkish get up?