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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.