weight training
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weight training (uncountable)
(weightlifting) A form of physical exercise using weights to increase the strength and size of muscles by using exercises specific for each muscle group.
Synonym: weightlifting
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However, as muscles become adapted to the exercises, soreness tends to decrease. citation Weight training aims to build muscle by prompting two different types of hypertrophy : sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and myofibrillar hypertrophy.
Weight training exercises are brief but very intense, and many people are unaccustomed to this level of effort.
Weight training also requires the use of ' good form ', performing the movements with the appropriate muscle group, and not transferring the weight to different body parts in order to move greater weight (called ' cheating ').
Weight training and bodybuilding Although weight training is similar to bodybuilding, they have different objectives.
Weight training does allow tremendous flexibility in exercises and weights which can allow bodybuilders to target specific muscles and muscle groups, as well as attain specific goals.
Weight training uses a variety of specialized equipment to target specific muscle groups and types of movement.