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The EnglishPod audio review

Listen to the meaning then say the vocabulary word.

to lift weights in order to make your muscles strong

pump iron

a long metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting

barbell

to hurt a muscle tendon or ligament by stretch

pull a muscle

an exercise machine that consists of a continuous moving belt on which to walk or jog

treadmill

suggestions; help

pointer

an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle

spinning

the size and shape of a person’s body

physique

an instrument or machine for weighing

scale

having a strong and muscular body or shape

ripped

an exercise performed to work out the abdominal muscles

sit-up

Let’s try that faster

to lift weights in order to make your muscles strong

pump iron

suggestions; help

pointer

a long metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting

barbell

an exercise performed to work out the abdominal muscles

sit-up

the size and shape of a person’s body

physique

an instrument or machine for weighing

scale

having a strong and muscular body or shape

ripped

an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle

spinning

to hurt a muscle tendon or ligament by stretch

pull a muscle

an exercise machine that consists of a continuous moving belt on which to walk or jog

treadmill

Now say the word and hear it in a sentence.

Pointer: I’m going to give a presentation tomorrow. Do you think you can give me a few pointers?

Pointer:

Here, let me give you a few pointers about learning English.

Pointer:

You gave me some great pointers. They were really helpful.

Ripped:

For most guys in the gym figuring out how to get rich is a priority.

Ripped:

What you think of guys that are ripped? In my opinion they aren’t attractive.

Ripped:

Wow, you are really ripped. What is your secret?

pump iron:

I always listen to the soundtrack from Rocky when I’m at the gym pumping iron.

pump iron:

It’s a good idea to pump iron regularly to maintain a healthy body.

pump iron:

Carl joined a gym recently. He says he wants to pump iron to become ripped.

pull a muscle:

Muscle strains also called pulled muscles are common sports injuries.

pull a muscle:

If you do not warm up before physical activity, you can easily pull a muscle.

pull a muscle:

Anyone can pull a muscle because of overuse, muscle fatigue or through a fall.

Physique:

Research has found that male physiques with slim wastes are rated as being attractive.

Physique:

Many people believe Bruce Lee had one of the greatest physiques in modern history.

Physique:

It’s a good idea to take vitamin supplements to maintain a healthy physique.