Isometric | Exercises are exercises that involve the contraction of muscles without any movement in the surrounding joints. |
Compound | An exercise that involves two or more simultaneously joint movements. |
Isolated | An exercise that involves just one discernible joint movement. |
Closed Chain | An exercise or movement in which the end segment of the exercised limb is fixed, or the end is supporting the weight. Most compound exercises are closed-chain movements. |
Open Chain | An exercise or movement in which the end segment of the exercised limb is not fixed, or the end is not supporting the weight. Many isolated exercises are open-chain movements. |
Functional | An exercise which allows one to gain motor development or strength in a manner in which it is used in the execution of a particular task (eg: specific sport skill, occupational task, or daily activity). |
Hypertrophy | An increase in muscle size |
DOMS | Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness |
1RM | The weight where you can only lift it once for a specific exercise. 3RM and 5RM are also common measures |
PR / PB | Personal Record / Personal Best |