Learn all the gym terminology you need to know
Master gym terminology with this complete fitness glossary. Learn what sets, reps, progressive overload, and other gym terms mean. Perfect for beginners who want to understand fitness language.
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A rep (repetition) is one complete movement of an exercise. A set is a group of reps. For example, "3 sets of 10 reps" means doing 10 reps, resting, then repeating 2 more times.
Progressive overload means gradually increasing the stress on your muscles over time. This can be done by adding weight, reps, or sets. It's essential for continued progress.
A workout split is how you organize your training throughout the week. Examples include Full Body (train everything 3x/week), Upper/Lower (4 days), and PPL (Push/Pull/Legs, 6 days).
Compound exercises work multiple muscle groups at once (squats, deadlifts, bench press). Isolation exercises target one muscle group (bicep curls, tricep extensions).
Volume refers to the total amount of work you do. It's calculated as sets × reps × weight. Higher volume generally means more muscle growth, but requires more recovery.
A deload week is a planned week of reduced training intensity (lighter weights, fewer sets) to allow recovery and prevent overtraining. Typically done every 4-8 weeks.
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