An exercise activity focused on the strength component of physical fitness, usually by lifting weights or other types of resistance.
A distinction can be made by:
- number of joints involved, between single-joint exercise and multi-joint exercise
- type of muscle contraction, between isometric exercise, eccentric exercise, concentric exercise, and even plyometric exercise
It is also possible to consider targeted muscle groups, e.g.:
- shoulders exercise
- triceps exercise & biceps exercise
- forearms exercise
- chest exercise & lat exercise
- traps exercise
- abs exercise
- glutes exercise
- quadriceps exercise & hamstrings exercise
- calves exercise
Synonyms:
strength exercise, resistance exercise, weight exercise