Bodybuilding slang words and their meanings

I thought sharing some common slang words used in bodybuilding and what they mean would be fun. Feel free to add any others you know!

1. Gainz: Refers to muscle growth and progress in the gym.
2. Swole: Looking very muscular and well-built.
3. Cutting: Reducing body fat to enhance muscle definition.
4. Bulking: Eating more calories to gain muscle mass.
5. PR (Personal Record): The heaviest weight lifted or best performance in a workout.
6. Pump: The swollen feeling in muscles during and after exercise due to increased blood flow.
7. Spot: Assistance given during weightlifting to ensure safety and help complete the lift.

What are some of your favourite bodybuilding slang terms?

 

Here are some more for the mx:-

Plateau: A period where no progress is made.
Maxing out: Lifting the maximum weight for a single repetition.
Stack: Combination of supplements.
Cheat meal: An indulgent meal outside a strict diet.
Reps: Repetitions of an exercise.
Sets: Groups of repetitions.
DOMS: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
Shredded: Extremely defined muscles.
Cut: Reducing body fat percentage.
Clean: Eating a diet free of junk food.