Lateral
– Refers to the
side of the body.
Lats
- Abbreviation for latissimus dorsi, the large muscles
of the back that move the arms downward, backward and
in internal rotation.
LDL
- This stands for “low-density lipoprotein"
and is a subcategory of cholesterol, typically thought
of as the "bad" cholesterol. Levels of LDL
cholesterol can be elevated by ingestion of saturated
fats and a lack of exercise.
Lean
Body Mass - Everything in the body except fat,
including bone, organs, skin, nails and all body tissue
including muscle. Approximately 50-60% of lean body
mass is water.
Lift
Off - Assistance in getting weight to proper
starting position.
Ligament
- Strong, fibrous band of connecting tissue connecting
2 or more bones or cartilages or supporting a muscle,
fascia or organ.
Linoleic
acid - An essential fatty acid and, more specifically,
an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid. Good sources
of this fatty acid are safflower oil and soybean oil.
Linolenic
acid - An essential fatty acid and, more specifically,
an omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acid. It is found
in high concentrations in flaxseed oil.
Lock
Out - Partial repetition of an exercise by
pushing the weight through only last few inches of movement.
Lower
Abs - Abbreviation for abdominal muscles below
the navel.
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