bodybuilding (exercises)

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• Bodybuilding — is the process of maximizing muscle hypertrophy. Someone who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive bodybuilding , bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their… …   Wikipedia

• bodybuilding — /bod ee bil ding/, n. the act or practice of exercising, lifting weights, etc., so as to develop the muscles of the body. Also, body building, body building. [1900 05; from the v. phrase build (up one s) body; see ING1] * * * Developing of the… …   Universalium

• bodybuilding — [[t]bɒ̱dibɪldɪŋ[/t]] also body building N UNCOUNT Bodybuilding is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your muscles grow bigger …   English dictionary

• bodybuilding — bod|y|build|ing [ badi,bıldıŋ ] noun uncount a program of regular physical exercises designed to make your muscles bigger and stronger, especially exercises involving lifting, pulling, and pushing weights ╾ bod|y|build|er noun count …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• Toning exercises — are physical exercises that aim to develop musculature that is hard, as opposed to flaccid. Performing such exercises can be referred to as toning. In this respect, the term toned implies leanness in the body, low levels of body fat, and… …   Wikipedia

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• Manohar Aich — Born March 17, 1913(1913 03 17) Comilla District Nationality Indian Occupation Body Builder Spouse Jyuthika Aich (1924–2002) …   Wikipedia

• buff — I. noun Etymology: Middle French buffle wild ox, from Old Italian bufalo Date: 1570 1. a garment (as a uniform) made of buff leather 2. the state of being nude < sunbathing in the buff > 3. a. a moderate orange yellow b. a light to moderate… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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• 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

• 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