Strength Training Terminology

noun a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise

• The athlete trained rigorously for the upcoming competition.
• I heard that athlete is really fast on the track.
• That athlete is a beast on the field!
• Being an athlete in the game of life requires determination and perseverance.

noun the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells

• Hypertrophy is the increase in size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its cells.
• If you keep lifting weights, you'll start to see muscle hypertrophy in no time.
• My gains at the gym are all about that hypertrophy life.
• The hypertrophy of bureaucracy in the company led to inefficiency and delays.

noun a strong or forceful grasp

• The dictator maintained an iron grip on the country, suppressing any form of dissent.
• The coach has an iron grip on the team, making sure they follow his instructions.
• The bouncer had an iron grip on the troublemaker, dragging him out of the club.
• She had an iron grip on her emotions, never letting anyone see her true feelings.

noun a shortened form of 'prehabilitation', referring to a program of exercise or therapy done before a surgery or injury to improve recovery outcomes

• Many athletes undergo prehab before starting their training to prevent injuries.
• I'm going to prehab before I start my new workout routine.
• I heard prehab is essential if you want to avoid getting hurt at the gym.
• Taking time for prehab is like investing in your body's long-term health.