Table 2 Example exercise names, their associated action words, and the phase of the exercise described by the action word
From: Eccentric Muscle Actions Add Complexity to an Already Inconsistent Resistance Exercise Nomenclature
Example exercise name | Exercise action word | Exercise phase described by action word |
|---|---|---|
Abdominal crunch (machine) | Crunch | Concentric |
Barbell biceps curl | Curl | Concentric |
Assisted dip (machine) | Dip | Eccentric |
Triceps pushdown (machine) | Down | Concentric |
Leg (knee) extension (machine) | Extension | Concentric |
Deadlift | Lift | Concentric |
Forward step lunge | Lunge | Eccentric |
Flat barbell bench press | Press | Concentric |
Lat pulldown (machine) | Pull | Concentric |
Lateral shoulder raise | Raise | Concentric |
Upright row | Row | Concentric |
Barbell shoulder shrug | Shrug | Concentric |
Back squat | Squat | Eccentric |
Bent-knee sit-up | Up | Concentric |
Hip sled (machine) | n/a | n/a |
Pec deck (machine) | n/a | n/a |