Bodybuilding terms i dont know...

[WannaBPowerful]

Is there a site or something that explains certain terms used in bodybuilding? I know i come across them here and there and wonder what they are talkin about. The main one that is driving me nuts is Quat Sweep. Please tell me what that is, and whatever else you could think of. I know a lot of them, it just drives me nuts when i come across a term i dont understand.

 

[WannaBPowerful]

just found another one

What is meant by muscle "tie-ins"? What would be considered excellent muscle tie-ins?

 

[vinylgroover]

Wannabe,

They are both wanky term that describe a particular look to a muscle.

Quad sweep refers to the flowing look which is given to the leg by having a fully developed vastus lateralis, particularly when viewed from the front and side. Some bodybuilders have poor quad sweep, where the outside of their thighs 'look' underdeveloped, hence giving the leg a narrow appearance. Milos Sarcev is an example of good quad sweep, porter cottrel etc.

I don't believe there is any such thing as muscle tie-ins. People refer it to the way muscle groups, tie in to each other, ie delts to chest, quads and hams etc. Obviously, if you have great separation and have built your physique to it's potential, your muscles will tie in just fine.