Common Abbreviations

Terminology Found in Gym Jones Training Plans and Workouts

Michael Hulcher

Common Abbreviations:

This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, these are just abbreviations we commonly use.

1RM: One-rep Max

BB: Barbell

C&J: Clean and Jerk

DB: Dumbbell

DL: Deadlift

WS: Wall Squat 

FLR: Front Leaning Rest (top of Push-up, arms

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