Men's Fitness Guide

Glossary

AMRAP

Short for “as many reps [or rounds] as possible”. This is a training protocol where you typically have a set timeframe in which you should complete as many reps of a series of exercises as quickly as you can, only resting when it's absolutely necessary.

COMPOUND EXERCISE

An exercise that involves movement in two or more joints, such as the squat, deadlift and shoulder press. Such lifts should form the basis of programmes where increasing

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