lightweight

Definition

A specific weight class in combat sports (boxing, MMA, wrestling), typically ranging from 130-140 lbs depending on the sport—not light on skill, but definitely light on the scale.

Example Usage

He won the lightweight championship at the Golden Gloves competition last year.

Source: Combat sports terminology; boxing and MMA jargon

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Flexed Arm Hang

Holding yourself at the top of a pull-up position to measure upper body strength. A pull-up for people still working on pull-ups.

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Intermediate

Bulking

The phase where you eat everything in sight under the scientifically dubious justification that it's all going to muscle. It's the only time "I ate an entire pizza" counts as a training strategy rather than a confession.

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loaded carry

Walking while holding heavy objects in various positions (farmer's carries, suitcase carries, etc.). Simultaneously functional and humiliating.

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training max

A submaximal weight used for program calculations, typically 85-90% of your true one-rep max, because programming off your absolute maximum is how you get injured and disappointed simultaneously. It's the humble approach to getting stronger.

⚽ Sports / Fitness

Beginner

warm-up sets

Lighter weight sets performed before working sets to prepare muscles, joints, and nervous system for heavy lifting. The part of training responsible adults do but impatient teenagers skip.

⚽ Sports / Fitness

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Caloric Deficit

Consuming fewer calories than you expend. The only reliable way to lose fat, which is why everyone's looking for shortcuts.

⚽ Sports / Fitness

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