Table 1 Types of words used in names of resistance exercises
From: Eccentric Muscle Actions Add Complexity to an Already Inconsistent Resistance Exercise Nomenclature
Type of word | Example words |
|---|---|
Action | Curl, extension, flexion, press, pull, push, shrug, raise, row, step |
Action direction | Down, forward, lateral, up |
Body position | Lying, seated, standing |
Body position direction | Over |
Body part | Arm, biceps, chest, knee, hamstrings, shoulder |
Body part adjective | Stiff |
Equipment | Barbell, dumbbell, machine |
Equipment position | Decline, incline |