How to Say "Strength Training" in French

musculation

/mys.ky.la.sjɔ̃/feminine

Strength training in French is musculation.

musculation is the standard term used to refer to weightlifting, bodybuilding or any form of resistance-based exercise.

Meaning: form of exercise (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is derived from muscle and the suffix -ation, implying the process of muscle building or muscle work.

When you are expressing that you are doing strength training, you must use the partitive article de la (for example, faire de la musculation).

/mys.ky.la.sjɔ̃/

The Latin root of musculation is musculus, which literally means 'little mouse'. This refers to the way a flexing bicep looks like a small mouse moving under the skin.
While 'musculation' is the standard term, a French speaker might more colloquially say they are doing 'de la fonte' (of the iron).
In a gym setting, you might hear people talk about 'la prise de masse', which refers specifically to the bulking phase of strength training.

Ton colocataire fait-il de la musculation ?
Does your roommate do strength training?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone does musculation.
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Mon médecin m'a recommandé le renforcement musculaire pour améliorer ma condition physique.
My doctor recommended muscle strengthening to improve my fitness level.
J'adore faire des exercices de musculation pour me sentir plus fort(e).
I love doing muscle-building exercises to feel stronger.
Elle adore faire de la musculation.
She loves doing strength training.
La musculation est très exigeante.
Strength training is very demanding.

Manon and Hugo are discussing their gym routines.

Manon

Hugo, est-ce que tu aimes la musculation ?
Hugo, do you like strength training?
Hugo

Oui, je m'entraîne beaucoup en ce moment.
Yes, I am training a lot at the moment.
Manon

Moi aussi, je veux commencer la musculation.
Me too, I want to start strength training.
Hugo

C'est super, on peut y aller ensemble !
That's great, we can go together!

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