Training for Muscle Mass & Strength Crossword

2. Rep Max The maximum weight that can be lifted once.
5. Overload Gradually increasing resistance to stimulate muscle growth.
7. The process that allows muscles to rebuild and strengthen after exercise.
9. Light movement and stretching after exercise to promote recovery.
10. Exercise Exercise targeting a single muscle group such as bicep curls.
13. A person who assists in safely performing heavy lifts.
15. Planned variation of training variables to optimize performance and recovery.
16. The shortening phase of a muscle contraction.
17. Endurance The ability of a muscle to perform repeated contractions over time.
18. Days Essential time between workouts for muscle recovery and growth.
19. The external force muscles must work against.
22. The correct posture and technique used to prevent injury.
23. The level of effort or exertion during an exercise.
24. Strength The maximum force a muscle can produce in a single effort.

1. Total amount of weight lifted in a training session.
3. Acronym for delayed onset muscle soreness after intense training.
4. Exercise Movement that involves multiple joints and muscle groups such as squats.
6. One complete movement of an exercise.
8. The lengthening phase of a muscle contraction.
11. Light activity performed before exercise to prepare the muscles and heart.
12. The increase in muscle size due to resistance training.
13. Training Exercise designed to improve muscular power and endurance.
14. Period The recovery time between sets or exercises.
20. A group of consecutive repetitions performed without rest.
21. Type of exercise where the muscle contracts but does not change length.