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Appearance & Fitness - Fitness & Sports

Here you will find slang related to fitness and sports, capturing terms used for workouts, athletic performance, and sports culture.

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Appearance & Fitness
gym rat
gym rat
[noun]

a person who spends a lot of time working out or exercising at the gym

Ex: She transformed from a couch potato into a dedicated gym rat, embracing a healthier lifestyle. 
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pump
pump
[noun]

the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training

Ex: I always chase the pump during arm day. 
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bulk
bulk
[noun]

a phase of training aimed at gaining muscle mass, usually by eating more calories

Ex: He's starting a winter bulk to add size before cutting in the spring. 
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beast mode

a state of extreme intensity or focus, especially during exercise or competition

Ex: He went beast mode at the gym today. 
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to spot
to spot
[Verb]

to assist someone during a heavy lift, especially to ensure safety in exercises like the bench press

Ex: Can you spot me on this bench press? 
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bro split
bro split
[noun]

a gym routine where different muscle groups are trained on separate days

Ex: He follows a classic bro split: chest on Monday, back on Tuesday. 
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leg day
leg day
[noun]

a workout session focused on the lower body, often joked about or dreaded due to its intensity

Ex: I can barely walk; leg day was brutal. 
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sesh
sesh
[noun]

a session of activity, often a workout, party, or casual hangout

Ex: We had an intense gym sesh this morning. 
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sweat sesh

an intense or sweaty workout session

Ex: We had a brutal sweat sesh this morning. 
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rep
rep
[noun]

the number of times an exercise is performed in a row

Ex: Do 10 reps of bicep curls. 
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squat rack hog

a person who occupies the squat rack for an extended time, preventing others from using it

Ex: That guy is such a squat rack hog. 
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meathead
meathead
[noun]

a stupid, muscle-bound, or dim-witted person

Ex: The gym is full of meatheads who grunt loudly while lifting weights. 
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more plates, more dates

a gym bro saying suggesting that increasing one's strength or muscle mass leads to more dating success

Ex: He believes in "more plates, more dates" and keeps hitting the gym. 
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swolemate
swolemate
[noun]

a fitness partner, often referring to a romantic partner who trains together

Ex: She found her swolemate at the gym. 
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trash talk

insulting or boastful speech intended to provoke or intimidate opponents

Ex: He's known for his trash talk on the basketball court. 
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comeback kid

someone who makes a successful return or recovery after facing setbacks or difficulties

Ex: After failing the exam, she was the comeback kid by passing with top marks next time. 
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