Much of the terminologies used by bodybuilders can be frightening or just too much for the beginner bodybuilder. Here are some definitions to help you on your way to understanding what everyone is talking about:

Abdominal Region: or abs – the muscles located in the stomach area.

Anabolic Steroids: synthetic molecules that are designed to have the same effect as testosterone, these can have similar side effects to testosterone.

Barbell: a long bar to which weights can be attached to either end (commonly used for bench press).

Bench Press: the most fundamental lift. Done while lying on your back, the bench press involves the barbell or dumbbells being lifted from the chest straight upwards.

Biceps: the muscles on the front of the upper arm. These muscles contract to bend the arm at the elbow, working opposite the triceps.

Deltoids: the shoulder muscles at the top of the arm. These are used for raising the arm at the shoulder.

Dumbbell: a one-handed barbell.

Free Weights: weights that are not part of a machine such as barbells and dumbbells.

Hamstrings: the muscles at the back of the upper legs.

Hypertrophy: the term for building muscles through resistance training.

Intensity: the amount of weight being lifted, combined with the number of times the weight is being lifted.

Isolation: an exercise that is designed to primarily work a particular muscle, without reliance on compensatory muscles (other muscles).

Quadriceps: the large muscles in the front of the upper leg.

Protein: the nutrient used to build muscles. Along with carbs and fats, protein is also one of the sources of energy. Protein molecules are made of different amino acids.

Repetitions: the number of times an exercise is done in a row. Each set is made up of a certain number of reps.

Rest Interval: the time between sets.

Sets: a collection of reps done continuously, for example 40 reps of 135 lbs lifted might be a set.

Spotting: having someone watch and give assistance if necessary while lifting weights. Spotting is vital when exercising to failure.

Supersets: two or more sets done back to back with no rest interval.

Testosterone: a natural hormone that is instrumental in promoting muscle growth. Testosterone also provides many of the characteristics we associate with males.

Triceps: the muscles on the back of the upper arm. These muscles contract to straighten the arm, working opposite the biceps.

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