You don’t need to be fluent in the language of bodybuilding competitions to design an effective workout, but you do need to familiarize yourself with common weight-training lingo. Know the following terms to describe your body’s muscles so you better understand your trainer or training materials for weight lifting.
| Slang | Translation |
|---|---|
| Pecs | Chest |
| Traps | Upper back |
| Lats | Middle back |
| Delts | Shoulders |
| Bis | Front of upper arms |
| Tris | Rear of upper arms |
| Abs | Front midsection |
| Glutes | Butt |
| Quads | Front thighs |
| Hams | Rear thighs |