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Common Gym Abbreviations

DB - Dumbells

BB - Barbell

SSB - Safety Squat Bar

KB - Kettlebell

MB - Medicine Ball

WB - Wall Ball


RIR - Reps in reserve

RPE - Rate of perceived exertion

E/S - Each side

E/W - Each way

S/S - Split Stance

RFE - Rear foot elevated

FFE - Front foot elevated


S - Seconds

Min - Minutes

Iso - Isometric hold

Ecc - Eccentric phase of a movement


DL - Deadlift

FSQ - Front Squat

BSQ - Back Squat

OH - Overhead

OHP - Overhead Press

AMRAP - As many reps/rounds as possible

EMOM - Every minute on the minute

E2MOM - Every 2 mins on the minute

(can be whatever time frame - 2,3,4mins etc)



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