KIN 156 Strength Training Terms

These flashcards cover essential strength training terms from KIN 156, providing definitions for key concepts.

Abduction

Moving away from the midline.

Adduction

Moving toward the midline.

Atrophy

Reduction of muscle size.

Concentric

Muscle contracts and becomes shorter.

Eccentric

Muscle contracts and gets longer.

Hypertrophy

Increase in muscle size.

Individual Differences

Adaptations not the same for everyone.

Isolateral

Body parts move individually.

Locking Out

Finishing fully extended.

Micro-Tears

Stress on muscle.

Overload

Stimulus greater than the norm.

Progression

Body adaptation.

Recovery

Every other day.

Sarcopenia

Losing muscle over time.

Specificity

Techniques that help you get the results you want.

Static

Muscle contracts with no movement.

Sticking Point

Your leverage is at its worst possible point.

Volume

Weight X Reps X Sets.

40% to 60% of Max

Lifting for muscle endurance.

80% of Max

Lifting for strength.