Gym & Workout vocabulary
Vocabulary for gym training, muscles, equipment and recovery
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Muscles & Anatomy · 25
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| biceps | B1 | large muscle on the front of the upper arm |
| triceps | C1 | large muscle on the back of the upper arm |
| deltoid | B2 | large triangle-shaped muscle of the shoulder |
| chest | A2 | the front part of your body below your neck |
| pectoral | B2 | a muscle in the chest area of your body |
| back | A1 | the part of your body behind you, from your neck to your legs |
| lats | B2 | the large muscles on the sides of your back |
| trapezius | B2 | a large muscle in the upper back and neck |
| abs | B1 | muscles on the front of your stomach |
| core | B1 | the muscles around your stomach and back that support your body |
| obliques | B2 | muscles on the sides of your stomach area |
| glutes | B1 | large muscles in your bottom |
| quadriceps | C1 | large muscle at the front of the upper leg |
| hamstrings | B1 | muscles at the back of your upper leg |
| calves | A2 | the back part of the leg below the knee |
| forearm | B2 | the lower part of your arm between elbow and hand |
| shoulder | A1 | the top part of your arm where it meets your body |
| hip | B1 | part of your body where your legs join |
| thigh | A2 | the top part of your leg above the knee |
| shin | B1 | front part of your leg below the knee |
| ligament | C1 | strong band in the body that holds bones together |
| tendon | B1 | a strong part inside your body that joins muscle to bone |
| cartilage | B2 | firm flexible tissue in the body, found in the ear and nose |
| rotator cuff | B2 | a group of muscles that hold the shoulder joint together |
| muscle fiber | B2 | a thin thread-like part inside a body part that moves |
Gym Equipment · 25
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| barbell | B1 | long metal bar with heavy weights for exercise |
| dumbbell | A2 | weight for exercise held in one hand |
| kettlebell | B1 | heavy ball with a handle for exercise |
| weight plate | B1 | a heavy round thing you put on a bar for exercise |
| bench | A2 | a long seat you lie on to lift weights |
| rack | B2 | a frame for holding or hanging things |
| squat rack | B1 | metal frame for doing heavy leg exercises |
| cable machine | B1 | gym equipment with wires and weights |
| treadmill | B1 | a machine for walking or running inside |
| elliptical | B2 | gym machine for a smooth walking motion that works arms and legs |
| stationary bike | B1 | exercise bike that stays in one place |
| rowing machine | B1 | exercise machine that copies boat rowing |
| pull-up bar | B1 | metal bar you hold to pull your body up |
| resistance band | B1 | an elastic band used for exercise |
| foam roller | B1 | soft round tool for stretching muscles |
| mat | A2 | a flat piece of material on a floor or table |
| jump rope | A2 | rope you jump over again and again as exercise |
| medicine ball | B1 | heavy ball used for exercise |
| stability ball | B1 | large soft ball for exercise |
| weight belt | B1 | wide belt worn around the waist for support while lifting heavy weights |
| wrist wrap | B2 | a band worn around the wrist for support |
| lifting straps | B2 | bands worn on the wrists to help hold heavy weights |
| gloves | A2 | coverings for your hands with parts for fingers |
| locker | B1 | small metal box with a lock for keeping things safe |
| water bottle | A1 | a thing for carrying a drink |
Exercises & Movements · 25
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| bench press | B1 | exercise of pushing weight up while lying down |
| deadlift | B1 | exercise of lifting a heavy bar from the floor |
| squat | C1 | an exercise of bending your knees to lower your body then standing up |
| lunge | B1 | an exercise where you step forward and bend both legs |
| pull-up | B1 | exercise of pulling your body up on a bar |
| chin-up | B1 | exercise pulling yourself up with arms on a bar |
| dip | A2 | an exercise of pushing your body up with your arms between two bars |
| row | A2 | an exercise of pulling a weight toward your body |
| curl | B2 | an exercise of bending your arm to lift a weight |
| extension | B2 | an exercise of straightening a bent part of your body |
| press | B1 | an exercise of pushing a weight away from your body |
| fly | A1 | an exercise of moving your arms out and back with weights |
| raise | A2 | an exercise of lifting a weight up using your arms |
| crunch | A2 | an exercise where you lift your upper body while lying down |
| plank | B2 | an exercise where you hold your body straight like a board |
| burpee | B1 | exercise where you jump up then go down flat |
| jumping jack | B1 | exercise of jumping with arms and legs out |
| mountain climber | B1 | a fast exercise done on the floor, moving your knees toward your hands |
| leg press | B1 | exercise of pushing weight with your legs |
| calf raise | B1 | exercise of standing on your toes to lift up |
| hip thrust | B2 | an exercise where you push your hips upward |
| shrug | B2 | an exercise of lifting your shoulders up and down with weights |
| pullover | A2 | an exercise of moving a weight from above your head down to your chest |
| clean and jerk | B2 | a weight lifting move in two stages |
| snatch | B2 | a weightlifting move where you lift the bar overhead in one motion |
Training Terms · 24
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| rep | B1 | one time you do a movement in an exercise |
| set | A1 | a group of exercise movements done one after another |
| weight | A1 | how heavy something is |
| load | A2 | the amount of weight used in an exercise |
| intensity | C1 | how hard your body works during an exercise |
| volume | B1 | the total amount of exercise you do in training |
| form | A2 | the correct way you move your body in an exercise |
| technique | B1 | way of doing something that needs skill |
| range of motion | B2 | how far a body part can move in any direction |
| progressive overload | B2 | slowly adding more weight or effort in exercise over time |
| superset | C1 | two exercises done one right after the other |
| drop set | B2 | an exercise where you reduce weight each round |
| failure | A2 | the point when you cannot do the exercise again |
| warm-up | B2 | exercises done to get the body ready for activity |
| cool-down | B1 | slow exercise after a hard workout |
| split | A2 | a plan to train different body parts on different days |
| bulk | B1 | a time of eating more and training to gain muscle |
| cut | A1 | a time of eating less food so your body has less fat |
| maintenance | B1 | work done to keep something in good condition |
| plateau | B2 | a time when you stop making progress in training |
| one-rep max | B2 | the most weight you can lift one time |
| spotter | C1 | a person who helps you safely lift heavy weight |
| spot | A1 | to stand near someone and help them stay safe while they train with weights |
| pump | B1 | the feeling of muscles getting bigger with blood after exercise |
Recovery & Injury · 24
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| recovery | B1 | getting your body back to normal after hard exercise |
| rest day | A2 | a day when you do not exercise, to give your body time to heal |
| muscle soreness | B1 | pain in muscles after exercise |
| injury | A2 | damage done to a part of the body |
| strain | B1 | damage to a muscle from stretching it too far |
| sprain | B2 | an injury to a joint caused by twisting it suddenly |
| tear | A2 | an injury where part of the body has ripped |
| inflammation | B2 | swelling, redness, and pain in part of the body |
| swelling | B2 | a part of the body that has become bigger than normal |
| bruise | B1 | a dark mark on skin from being hit |
| overtraining | B2 | doing too much exercise, so your body gets weak |
| fatigue | C1 | extreme tiredness, especially from hard work or exercise |
| massage | A2 | pressing and rubbing the body to feel better |
| physiotherapy | B2 | treatment using exercise and touch to help the body |
| ice pack | B1 | bag of cold material put on a hurt body part |
| heat therapy | B2 | using warmth to treat pain in the body |
| compression | B2 | pressing on an injury with a bandage to reduce swelling |
| elevation | B2 | raising an injured part of the body higher than the heart |
| stretching | B1 | pulling your body to make muscles longer |
| mobility | B2 | the ability to move or be moved easily |
| sleep quality | B1 | how well you sleep at night |
| protein shake | B1 | drink with extra substance for body growth |
| post-workout | B1 | after you finish exercising |
| pre-workout | B1 | before you start exercising |
Body Metrics · 9
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| body fat | B1 | the amount of fat in your body, shown as a percentage |
| lean mass | B2 | the weight of your body without fat |
| muscle mass | B1 | amount of muscle in your body |
| waist | A2 | the narrow middle part of your body |
| measurements | B1 | sizes found by using a tool |
| scale | B1 | size of something, or tool for weighing |
| gains | B1 | increase in muscle size and strength from training |
| definition | B1 | how clearly your muscles show under your skin |
| vascularity | B2 | the amount of blood vessels in a part of the body |
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