Weight training — This article is about strength training using weight (gravity) to generate resistance to contraction. For basic principles on increasing the strength of muscles, see strength training. A complete weight training workout can be performed with a… … Wikipedia
List of weight training exercises — This is a partial list of weight training exercises organized by muscle group.Lower bodyQuadriceps (front of legs)*The squat is performed by squatting down with a weight held across the upper back, and then standing up straight again. This is a… … Wikipedia
Weight machine — A weight machine is an exercise machine used for weight training that uses gravity as the primary source of resistance, and a combination of simple machines to convey that resistance to the person using the machine. Each of the simple machines… … Wikipedia
Machine embroidery — is a term that can be used to describe two different actions. The first is using a sewing machine to manually create (either freehand or with built in stitches) a design on a piece of fabric or other similar item. The second is to use a specially … Wikipedia
Machine pistol — This article is about full auto or burst capable pistols. For semi automatic weapons, see semi automatic pistol. A fully automatic Steyr M1912, which was used as a side arm by the Austro Hungarian Army A machine pistol is a handgun style,[1]… … Wikipedia
Strength training — This article is about the basic principles to train muscular strength. For strength training using free weights or weight machines, see weight training. The lat. pulldown, which strengthens the arms and back Strength training is the use of… … Wikipedia
High intensity training — (HIT) is a form of strength training popularized in the 1970s by Arthur Jones of Nautilus and MedX fame. Everything of any value related to exercise can be stated in less than a thousand words, can, in fact, be fairly well covered in only a few… … Wikipedia
Smith machine — The Smith machine is an item of equipment used in weight training. It consists of a barbell that is constrained to move only vertically upwards and downwards on steel runners. New variations allow some forward and backward movement. The Smith… … Wikipedia
Ballistic Training — is a form of strength training where an athlete lifts, accelerates and releases the weight into outer space.HistoryBallistic training, also called power training, was first used among elite athletes who were looking for a method to develop… … Wikipedia
Functional training — is a classification of exercise which involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life. OriginsFunctional training has its origins in rehabilitation. Physical therapists developed exercises that mimicked what patients did at… … Wikipedia
