Abbreviations & Terminology
AT first glance the programme can look pretty confusing. Writing in shorthand can get pretty ridiculous when 6 letters can stand for 6 words, like SLSLDL – stiff leg, single leg, deadlift. You wouldn’t much idea what that meant unless someone had told you. This is a guide to all the abbreviations and acronyms, as well as a useful resource to understanding the formatting and flow of the daily programme
Don’t hesitate to email and ask a question if it’s not on the list, it simply may have been forgotten. If it’s not there, then we’ll add it 🙂
AMRAP
Â
As
Many
Reps/
Rounds
As
Possible
Whether its Reps or Rounds will depend entirely on the workout. If your workout has hundreds of reps to complete in a limited time, you would count your total reps as your score. If the workout has an achievable number of reps, you will be aiming to achieve as many rounds as possible in the allocated time.Â
BP
Â
Bench
Press

BS
Back
Squat

BW
Â
Body
Weight
Indicating that a movement should be performed with no additional. BW can also be used as a benchmark for calculating load to lift. For example, 50% of BW, this would mean loading the bar or equipment with half of your body weight. It’s important to know your correct body weight each week so that numbers are calculated correctly.
C & J
Clean &
Jerk

When C & J is written, the default is full Clean and Split Jerk, unless otherwise stated.
DL
Dead
lift

DB BP
Â
Dumb
bellÂ
Bench
Press

DB
Â
Dumb
bell

FS
Front
Squat

HPC
Hang
Power
Clean

HS
Hand
Stand

HS
Hand
Stand
Push
Up

KB
Kettle
bell

K2E
Knees
to
Elbow

Bent knee

Straight leg
OH
Over
head
Indicating that any weights/load (e.g. barbell, dumbbells, kettlebells) are to be held overhead with a straight arm position.

PC
Power
Clean
Note, movement starts from the floor position.
PJ
Push
Jerk

Note sequence of movement is, Dip, Press, re dip, stand.
PP
Push
Press

Note sequence of movement is, Dip and Press
PU
Pull Up

Note, legs should be straight throughout this movement.
REPS
Repetitions
The number of times you should perform the exercise as instructed.
RM
Repetition
Max
This is the maximum repetition you can perform for a given exercise. For example, 1RM is your 1 repetition maximum, this would be the maximum amount you can lift once. Used to determine training weights and important to keep a log of to track your progress.
RX
As Prescribed
Sometimes a workout will be labeled as RX, meaning the standard noted is the workout written as it should be performed, with no scaling or modifications.
TABATA
8 Rounds of 20sec work 10 sec rest
T2B
Toes
to Bar
Note, the movement would be complete once the toes have been raised up to touch the bar you are hanging from.
16kg/24kg
Female weight /
Male weight
The female and male prescribed weights for a given exercise.
3x5
3 Sets
of 5 Reps
The order in which the numbers should be read is SETS then REPS. This means perform 3 Sets of 5 Reps, 3 lots of 5.
↑
Increase weight
This indicates you should increase the weight each time you successfully complete a full set.
→
Maintain weight
This indicates you should maintain the same weight for every set.
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