Fitness

Tank

A heavily armored military vehicle equipped with tracks and large cannons, primarily used for warfare and condolences to tranquility.

Buff

Physically muscular or athletic, typically describing humans who clearly live at gyms.

Grind

To work diligently, consistently, and often excessively toward one's goals, especially related to career or personal improvement.

Bar path

The trajectory a lifted barbell follows during a lifting movement.

Deadlift party

An informal social gathering focused on performing deadlifts, usually in a gym environment.

Plateau

A state or period in personal growth or skill acquisition characterized by no noticeable progress or improvement despite ongoing effort.

Noob gains

Rapid muscle growth experienced by someone new to weightlifting or exercise.

Gym rat

A person excessively dedicated to frequent workouts and fitness routines, often bordering on obsessive.

Cardio bunny

A person who obsessively uses cardio equipment, frequently treadmill or elliptical, with little focus on weightlifting or resistance training.

Macros

Nutritional targets set for proteins, carbs, and fats.

Dirty bulk

Rapid muscle-building method involving overeating unhealthy food.

Clean

Free from dirt, contamination, or morally questionable activities.

Bro split

A workout routine focusing on one muscle group per day, common among amateur weightlifters.

Beast mode

A state of intense, unstoppable performance or extreme competitiveness.

Drop set

A weightlifting technique involving performing a set to muscle failure, then immediately continuing to lift with reduced weight, usually repeated several times.