Weight Training Terms

Front

What term means an increase in muscle size?

Back

Hypertrophy

Front

What term means a decrease in muscle size?

Back

Atrophy

Front

What term means a muscle contraction with no change in muscle length and no movement?

Back

Isometric

Front

What term means a muscle contraction at a constant speed?

Back

Isokinetic

Front

What term means a traditional muscle contraction that causes joint movement?

Back

Isotonic

Front

What is the term for the number of times a specific movement is repeated?

Back

Repetition

Front

What is the term for a group of repetitions done at one time?

Back

Set

Front

A bicep curl using a dumbbell is an example of what type of muscle contraction?

Back

Isotonic

Front

What combination of weight and repetitions is used when training for muscular strength?

Back

High Weight; Low number of reps

Front

What combination of weight and repetitions is used when training for muscular endurance?

Back

Low Weight; High number of reps