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Glossary Z

Z-discs Sarcomere Vs. Myofibril: Muscle Microanatomy (Decoded) What is the functional unit of a skeletal muscle called? (6 Common Questions Answered) Actin Vs. Myosin: Muscle… Read More »Glossary Z

Glossary Y

Yoga poses for bodybuilders Flexibility Assessments: Importance in Bodybuilding (Key Techniques) Yoga poses for core strength Crunches Vs. Sit-ups: Core Conundrum (Explained)

Glossary X

X-ray technology Body Composition Scans: Lean Muscle Vs. Fat (Bodybuilding Science)

Glossary W

Waist circumference measurement Body Mass Index Testing: Measuring Muscularity (Bodybuilding Insights) Hydrostatic Weighing Vs. BMI in Bodybuilding (Comparison) Skinfold Measurement: Tracking Progress in Bodybuilding (Methods)… Read More »Glossary W

Glossary V

Validity and reliability testing Body Composition Scans: Lean Muscle Vs. Fat (Bodybuilding Science) Valine Leucine Vs. Isoleucine: BCAA Breakdown (Compared) Veins What happens if an… Read More »Glossary V

Glossary U

Ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) Autophagy Vs. Proteolysis: Protein Pathways (Clarified) What connects muscle to muscle? (10 Important Questions Answered) What is muscle testing? (9 Simple Questions… Read More »Glossary U

Glossary T

Tabata Protocol Burpees Vs. Jump Squats: Full-Body Focus (Defined) Targeting Deadlifts Vs. Squats: Targeting Glutes and Quads (Explained) Dips exercise what muscles? (6 Common Questions… Read More »Glossary T

Glossary S

Sarcomere Sarcomere Vs. Myofibril: Muscle Microanatomy (Decoded) Actin Vs. Myosin: Muscle Protein Mechanics (Defined) Muscle Contraction Vs. Relaxation: Biochemical Basis (Contrasted) What is the functional… Read More »Glossary S

Glossary R

Range of motion limitation Bicep Curls Vs Hammer Curls: Arm Angle (Analyzing) Range of motion (ROM) Incline Vs. Flat Bench: Chest Chiseling (Discussed) Goblet Squat… Read More »Glossary R

Glossary Q

Quadratus lumborum muscle Stiff-Legged Vs. Romanian Deadlifts: Hamstring Helpers (Clarified) Quadriceps What muscles do sumo squats work? (8 Most Common Questions Answered) Leg Extensions Vs.… Read More »Glossary Q

Glossary P

Pain perception Muscle Fatigue Vs. Muscle Soreness: Pain Points (Clarified) Pain threshold Muscle Fatigue Vs. Muscle Soreness: Pain Points (Clarified) Pain tolerance Muscle Fatigue Vs.… Read More »Glossary P

Glossary O

Obesity Body Mass Index Testing: Measuring Muscularity (Bodybuilding Insights) Anabolism Vs. Catabolism: Metabolic Modes (Defined) Glycolysis Vs. Gluconeogenesis: Glucose Games (Decoded) Cortisol Vs. Testosterone: Hormonal… Read More »Glossary O

Glossary N

NADH Glycolysis Vs. Gluconeogenesis: Glucose Games (Decoded) Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic Metabolism: Energy Extraction (Explained) Lactic Acid Vs. Pyruvate: Metabolic Mystery (Discussed) NADH and FADH2 Aerobic… Read More »Glossary N

Glossary M

Machine-based exercises Tricep Dips Vs. Pushdowns: Tricep Triumph (Compared) Macroautophagy Autophagy Vs. Proteolysis: Protein Pathways (Clarified) Macroautophagy induction signal Autophagy Vs. Proteolysis: Protein Pathways (Clarified)… Read More »Glossary M

Glossary L

Lactate accumulation Anaerobic Threshold Testing: Power Vs. Stamina (Bodybuilding) Glycolysis Vs. Gluconeogenesis: Glucose Games (Decoded) VO2 Max Testing: Cardio Endurance for Bodybuilders (Tips) Lactate dehydrogenase… Read More »Glossary L

Glossary K

Katch-McArdle formula Dietary Caloric Intake Tests: Optimizing Bodybuilding Diet (Guidelines) Ketone bodies Glucose Vs. Fatty Acids: Fuel Fuss (Explained) Glycogen Vs. Glucose: Fuel Fundamentals (Clarified)… Read More »Glossary K

Glossary J

Joint alignment Max Reps Testing Vs. Strength Building (Bodybuilding Focus) Dumbbell Vs. Barbell Lunges: Leg Leverage (Compared) Step 1: Understanding the Quadriceps Muscles What attaches… Read More »Glossary J

Glossary I

I-band Actin Vs. Myosin: Muscle Protein Mechanics (Defined) Sarcomere Vs. Myofibril: Muscle Microanatomy (Decoded) What is the functional unit of a skeletal muscle called? (6… Read More »Glossary I

Glossary H

Hack squat Hack Squat Vs. Leg Press: Leg Lift-off (Compared) Hair growth patterns Cortisol Vs. Testosterone: Hormonal Harmony (Discussed) Hammer curls Bicep Curls Vs Hammer… Read More »Glossary H

Glossary G

Gas exchange analysis VO2 Max Testing: Cardio Endurance for Bodybuilders (Tips) Gastrocnemius Standing Vs. Seated Calf Raises: Calf Conundrum (Clarified) Stiff-Legged Vs. Romanian Deadlifts: Hamstring… Read More »Glossary G

Glossary F

FADH2 Glycolysis Vs. Gluconeogenesis: Glucose Games (Decoded) False negatives Troponin Vs. Tropomyosin: Regulatory Roles (Compared) False positives Troponin Vs. Tropomyosin: Regulatory Roles (Compared) Farmer’s walks… Read More »Glossary F

Glossary E

Eccentric contraction Eccentric Vs. Concentric Contractions: Strength Science (Explained) Max Reps Testing Vs. Strength Building (Bodybuilding Focus) Muscle Fatigue Vs. Muscle Soreness: Pain Points (Clarified)… Read More »Glossary E

Glossary D

Deadlift form Kettlebell Swings Vs. Deadlifts: Hinge Heroes (Contrasted) Deadlifts Kettlebell Swings Vs. Deadlifts: Hinge Heroes (Contrasted) Deadlifts Vs. Squats: Targeting Glutes and Quads (Explained)… Read More »Glossary D

Glossary C

Cable crossovers Cable Crossovers Vs. Dumbbell Flyes: Chest Challenge (Explained) Cable face pulls Bent-Over Vs. Upright Rows: Back Basics (Decoded) Cable machine Tricep Dips Vs.… Read More »Glossary C

Glossary B

Back Barbell Rows Vs. Dumbbell Rows: Back Boost (Comparison) Bent-Over Vs. Upright Rows: Back Basics (Decoded) Sumo Vs. Conventional Deadlifts: Muscle Mechanics (Explained) Kettlebell Swings… Read More »Glossary B

Glossary A

A-band Sarcomere Vs. Myofibril: Muscle Microanatomy (Decoded) Actin Vs. Myosin: Muscle Protein Mechanics (Defined) What is the functional unit of a skeletal muscle called? (6… Read More »Glossary A