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Barbell A bar that is used for weight lifing; weighted plates or discs can be attached on each end. ( webmd ) Exercise bar with weights: a metal bar with removable weights at each end, used in weightlifting ( ms encarta ) Biceps A muscle with two origins or heads. Commonly used to refer to the biceps brachii (muscle). ( webmd ) Muscle with two attachment points: a muscle that has two points of attachment at one end, especially one biceps brachii in the upper arm and one biceps femoris in the back of the thigh ( ms encarta ) Related article : Arm Exercise Body fat The human body is made up of bones, muscles, organs, water -- and fat. In weight loss measurements, the term "body fat" refers to the percentage of body mass that is only fat. ( webmd ) Cardiovascular (CV) Relating to the heart and the blood vessels or the circulation. Syn: cardiovasculare, vasculocardiac ( webmd ) Creatinine (Cr) A component of urine and the final product of creatine catabolism; formed by the nonenz...