Idioms

delts

Also found in: Dictionary, Medical, Wikipedia.

delts

A shortening of "deltoids," referring to the deltoid muscles of the arm. We really blasted our delts at the gym yesterday—I can barely lift my arms! A: "Why are my delts so sore?" B: "Remember we moved all those boxes yesterday?" Today, we're focusing on the arms—bis, tris, and delts, baby!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

delts

(dɛlts)
n. the deltoid muscles. (Bodybuilding.) Look at the delts on that dame!
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
See also:
References in periodicals archive
That's when the Delts began to work on an aggressive retirement plan.
While most financial planners advice against using life insurance as an investment vehicle, the Delts built up a cash value of $30,000 in a variable life insurance policy with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).
This multifaceted savings and investment plan is the foundation on which the Delts hope to build a fiscally sound retirement program.
If the Delts had lapsed into the poor judgment of courting me, who was I to argue?
The Delts were a "oneball" fraternity, meaning any brother's blackballing dissent could keep you out.
S-3: "Which means there's only one way to end it: The Delts and Neidermeyers get together for a luncheon at the student union but, alas, it turns into a -
By doing laterals first, your side and rear delts (which tend to be underdeveloped) will be more actively involved.
But they are not looking at you in a sexual or pervy way; they say things like 'nice abs' or 'good delts'.
To strengthen rhomboids and rear delts, he on your stomach on an exercise bench.
To strengthen your rear delts and rhomboids, grasp two light dumbbells (at least three pounds each).
I like to kill two birds with one stone when I can (as long as the birds are lean and throwing the stone can give you a great lat and delt workout), so when in most gyms, I put on my social anthropologist jock strap and watchmy fellow enthusiasts.
A series of delt stretches, deep-knee bends, and ab extensions left little doubt about La Lanne's mighty power of persuasion.
“It's been a great opportunity to partner with other Phi Delt chapters across the state for a common cause, especially one as important to Phi Delta Theta at both the national and local level,” said Grant Gosden, Georgia Alpha race organizer.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.