Bodybuilding Slang and Abbreviations

[sam1976]

thanks guys. awesome lists!! we always have a lot of new fellas around, so i have a good feeling the work you put into this will help them

[Jelly bean]

All newbees should be directed to this thread during introduction

[myosaurus]

copy pasted...

Here are some acronyms you will see often in the forum threads. If you are new to these types of forums this list may help. If you think of any more, let me know and I'll add it.

AAS = Anabolic Androgen Steroids
AS = Anabolic Steroids
BA = Benzyl Alcohol
BB = Benzyl Benzoate
Bro: You and me
Drol, A-bombs, A-50: Anadrol 50
ED: Every Day
EOD: Every Other Day
EW: EVery Week
EOW = every other week
Gear: Steroids
GH: Growth Hormone
PEG = Polyethylene glycol
Pins: Syringes
Slin: Insulin
Rig(s): Insulin syringe(s)

drol = Anadrol (Oxymetholone)
dbol = Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
var = Anavar (Oxandrolone)
tren = Fina (Trenbolone)
deca = Nandrolone Decanoate
EQ = Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate)
test = Testosterone
sus = Sustanon
UG lab = Underground Lab
HG = Human Grade


PCT = post cycle therapy
IM = intramuscular , an [injection into the muscle]
SUB Q = subcutaneous [an injection under the skin]
SLIN = insulin , humilin , humalog
HGH = human growth hormone
HCG = human chorionic gongadrophin
ETH = enanthate , testosterone enanthate
CYP = cypionate , testosterone cypionate
PROP = propoinate , testosterone propoinate
SUSPENSION = testosterone suspension
OMNAS = omnadren [ testosterone blend]
SUS 250 = sustanon , sus ,[ testosterone blend ]
T400 = test 400 , [ combo of 187.5 mg of cypionate and enanthate along with 25 mg of prop propinate ]
PRIMOS = primobolan , methenolone enanthate
FINA = tren , trenbolone , finaplex , implants
ABOMBS = anadrol , a-50s , oxymetholone , green giants ,drol
DBOL = anabol , dianabol , thais , russians , naps , methandrostenolone
VAR = anavar , oxandrolone , spa , btg
HALOS = halotestiin , fluoxymesterone
WINNIE = winstrol , stanozolol , zambons
CLEN = clenbuterol
T3 = cytomel , cynomel [ thyroid hormone ]


Anabolism=onstructive metabolism characterized by the building of tissue into more complex living matter, mainly muscle.
Anabolic=romoting anabolism
Anabolic steroid= any one of several compounds derived from testosterone or prepared synthetically to promote general body growth, to oppose the effects of endogenous estrogen, or to promote masculinization effects. They have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol.
Androgen= any steroid hormone that promotes male characteristics.
Aromatize= the on take of feminine characteristics or feminization.
Atrophy= refers to a state of deterioration usually within the muscle or bodily organ due to a lack of use or health.
Catabolism= a complex metabolic process in which energy is liberated for use in work, energy storage, or heat production by the destruction of complex substances. Basically muscle tissue is broken down when a person is in a catabolic state and the use of anabolic steroids will change this.
Cholesterol= a fatty substance found in animals that performs many vital functions and is synthesized by the liver and the adrenal cortex.
Bitch Tits= a slang term for gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia= an abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men. This condition is usually temporary due to a hormonal imbalance brought on by the use of steroids, however, can occur naturally as well.
Freaky= A bodybuilding term used to describe a person who is huge and obviously on steroids.
Fakes or basement drug= refers to counterfeit or fake steroids.
Virilization= the process in which a person takes on the characteristics of a mature male. Masculinization.
Gear= slang for steroids, syringes, anything associated with the use of steroids
Juice= slang term for injectable steroids
Dart, poke, ned, pin= slang terms for syringes.
Thermogenisis= the production of heat. Raises metabolism making it easier to burn fat.
Trade name= the name given to a particular substance by each company that manufactures it.
Cycle= the time in which a certain supplement is taken. If you take a supplement for 6 weeks it is a 6-week cycle. Usually the time on a cycle is followed by the same amount of time off of the cycle.
Libido= a persons sex drive.
Steroid= any of a large number of hormonal substances with the same basic chemical structure produced mainly in the adrenal cortex and gonads.
Lean mass= the amount of muscle on a persons body
Immune system= the system in a persons body that wards off infection and responds to illness.
Testosterone= an androgenic hormone which is used to produce anabolic steroids.
Estrogen= natural hormone that promotes the growth and development of female characteristics.
Creatine= a nitrogenous compound that when combined with phosphate produces ATP
ATP= adenosine triphosphate is a molecule used to store and release energy in the muscle.
Diuretic= a substance that increases the amount of urine which is released by the kidneys
AS = Anabolic Steroids

(1)RM= One-rep max
1,4 Andro-"Boldione"
1AD= 1-Androstenediol
1-Test= 1-Testosterone
3Alpha= 3Alpha-Androstanediol--DHT precursor
4-Diol=4-Androstendiol
5AA= 5Alpha-Androstanediol--DHT precursor
5AR= 5-Alpha-Reductase--reduces Testosterone to DHT
5-HT=Serotonin
"Andro"= 4-Androstendione
AR = Androgen Receptor
BB = Body Builder or Body Building
BBB= Blood/Brain Barrier
Beta3= A beta-adrenergic subtype, also a Syntrax product containing Octopamine/Norsynephrine.
Bromo= Bromocriptine
Cannon-Very large pin, 18 gauge perhaps, like those found on redi-ject Sustenon (Mexican version)
CLEN = Clenbuterol
CNS = Central Nervous System
CYP = Testosterone Cypionate
D=Dopamine (as in D2 receptor agonist)
DART =Syringe/Needle
DBOL = Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
DECA = Nandrolone Decanoate
DHT = Dihydrotestosterone
DL= Deadlift
DMSO = Dimethyl Sulfoxide - Topical enhancer/Topical anodyne
DNP = Dinitrophenol
DRINK WINNY = Yes you can drink Winny
ECA = Ephedrine/Caffeine/Aspirin
ED = Every Day
EFA= Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3 and 6 polyunsaturates)
ENTH = Testosterone Enanthate
EOD = Every other day
EQ = Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate)
FFA= Free Fatty Acids
FINA = Finaplix (Trenbolone Acetate)
FSH (Folicle Stimulating Hormone)
GET= Gastric empyting time
GH = Growth Hormone
GI= Glycemic Index
GYNO = gynecomastia (Bitch tits)
HG = Human Grade (not a vetranary product ie:Winstrol V)
Halo= Halotestin
HGC= Human Chorionic Gonadatropin
HEMO-Hemogenin (Brazilian) aka Oxymetholone/Anadrol
HPTA = Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis
HST= Hypertrophy Specific Training, Bryan Hay****'s system
IGF = Insulin Growth Factor
II= Insulin Index
INJ = Inject, Injection
IU (iu) = International Units
LH = Leutenizing Hormone
Lipo= Avant's topical Yohimbine HCL solution, LipoDerm-Y
LSMPB= Later-stage Male Pattern Baldness
MCG = Micrograms
MG = Milligrams
ML = Milliliters
MM4= Syntrax's non-Ephedrine thermogenic (containing Forskolin, Gingerols/Shoagols, Bergenin, and Synephrine).
MPB= Male Pattern Baldness
NE (or NA)=Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline
NOLVA = Nolvaldex
CLOM = Clomid
Nor-Diol= 19Nor-Androstenediol
NYC= Norephedrine/Yohimbine hcl/Caffeine (Adipokinetix, etc.)
ONE= Avant's now discontinued 1-Test topical solution
ONE+= Same as above, but with the addition of 4-Diol
OTC = Over the counter
PH's=Pro-Hormones
PIN = Needle
DART = Needle and syringe
PRIMO = Primobolan, Primobolan Depot
PROP= Testosterone Propionate
SDL/SLDL= Stiff-legged deadlift
SHBG= Steroid Hormone Binding Globulin
SLIN = Insulin
Spiro - spironolactone - anti-androgen used topically to prevent hair loss, also a diuretic.
SU= Sodium Usniate (salt-bound version of UA--Usnic Acid)
SUST = Sustanon (or a "Sustanon" type testosterone blend)
Synthroid=T4 Thyroid Hormone
T2= Thyroid Hormone
T3 = Thyroid Hormone (also known as Cytomel, also sold as Liothyronine)
TEST = Testosterone
T/E ratio= Testosterone/Estrogen
TREN = Trenbolone
UA= Usnic Acid
WINNY = Winstrol-V (Stanozolol)
Y = Yohimbine
17 AA = 17 Alpha Alkylated Steroid


BBS lingos:

BBS = Bulletin Board System
LOL = Laugh out loud
LMAO = Laughing my ass off
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
BTW = By the way
IIRC= If I remember/recall correctly
IMO = In my opinion
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IOW= In other words
JFSNG= Just for shits and giggles
JFTG= Just for the goof
JTOL= Just thinking out loud
WTF = What the ****
OTOH= On the other hand
OMIF= Open mouth, insert foot
OMG = Oh my God
BUMP = Back up to the top of the page, or, "I second your statement".
Page Ranking= Personal record
NPR= New personal record
PPR= Previous personal record

JK = Joke/Joking/Just Kidding
B/W = Bodyweight
B/F = Bodyfat
JMO = Just my opinion
IMO = In my opinion
IMPO = In my personal opinion
W/ = With
W/O = Without Last edited by leedeaton; 06-04-2011 at 11:44 AM.
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[Jelly bean]

Nice that's just what I needed, I'll add it to my subscriptions

[F.I.S.T.]

Hope I didn't take too long.LOL

[F.I.S.T.]

Great idea.

Here you go............



Definitions of Slang Terminology

ALA= Alpha Lipoic Acid
AS = Anabolic Steroids
AR = Androgen Receptor
BA = benzyl alcohol
BB = Body Builder or Body Building
BRO = You and I
CASE = The body part of a syringe
CC = cubic centimeter (one thousandth of a liter)
CLEN = Clenbuterol
CNS = Central Nervous System
CYP = Testosterone Cypionate
DART =Syringe/Needle
DBOL = Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
DECA = Nandrolone Decanoate
DHT = Dihydrotestosterone
DNP = Dinitrophenol
DRINK WINNY = Yes you can drink Winny
ECA = Ephedrine/Caffeine/Aspirin
ED = Every Day
ENTH = Testosterone Enanthate
EOD = Every other day
EQ = Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate)
FINA = Finaplix (Trenbolone Acetate)
GEAR= steroids
GH = Growth Hormone
GHB = GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE growth hormone
GYNO = Gynomastica (Bitch tits)
HGH = Human Growth Hormone
HPTA = Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis
IGF = Insulin Growth Factor
INJ = Inject, Injection
LH = Leutenizing Hormone
MCG = Micrograms
MG = Milligrams
ML = Milliliters
NYC = Norephedrine Yohimbe Caffiene
NOLVA = Nolvaldex
OTC = Over the counter
PIN = Needle
PRIMO = Primobolan, Primobolan Depot
PROP = Testosterone Propionate
SLIN = Insulin
SUST = Sustanon
T3 = Thyroid Hormone
TEST = Testosterone
TREN = Trenbolone
WINNY = Winstrol-V (Stanozolol)
17 AA = 17 Alpha Alkylated
1cc = 1ml
mau hung= Ephedra
CRS = Can't remember Shit
ot = off topic
O/T = off topic
LOL = Laugh out loud
LMAO = Laughing my ass off
LMFAO = laughing my fu(king ass off
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
ROFLMFAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my fu(king ass off
ROFLMGDMFAO = rolling on the floor laughing my god damn mother fu(king ass off
BTW = By the way
IMO = In my opinion
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IMHO = In my honest opinion
WTF = What the fu(k
stfu = shut the fu(k up
AAFLB = Accronims are for lazy bastards

ED = Every day
EOD = Every other day
EQ = EQUIPOISE (Boldenone Undecylenate)
Tren/Fina = Finaject (Trenbolone Acetate) ~ the old Parabolan
Test = General expression for all testosteron, IE susta, propiante...
HGH/HG = Human Growth Hormon
d-bol/thai = Dianabol
Winny/Win = Winstrol(Stanzolol)
prop = TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE
enth = TESTOSTERONE ENANTHATE
cyp = TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE
sust/omna = Sustanon/Omnadren
Primo = Primobolan depot
Clen = Clenbuterol
ECA = Ephedrine/Caffein/Aspirin
depot = injectable
SHIC=Short High Intensity Cycle
A-bombs/A50 = Anadrol 50
frontload = More juice in the beginning of the cycle
pyramid = most juice in the midle of the cycle. Little in the beg and end
AAS/AS/roids/juice/gear = Anabolic Androgen Steroids
MPB = Male Pattern Baldness
gyno = gynomastic? (Bitch tits)
PCT = Post cycle thearpy (Clomid, Nolvadex etc.)

[Jelly bean]

Someone needs to post a forum dictionary for all the forum lingo such as EOD AI G2G and so on. I figured out these three but I'm still stupid to a lot of them most newbees such as myself could use this