pain cave

A grueling physical workout intended to make you a better athlete. Usually done at home or the gym, and we call that place the "pain cave."

"If I want to get faster on the bike, I've gotta do my workout, so I am headed to the pain cave."

by Chumango February 8, 2010

pain cave

Dark room or basement where you lure unsuspecting and intoxicated women.

Come into my pain cave so I can bludgeon you.

by The Pantsman May 17, 2007

pain cave

A mentally and/or physically debilitating condition worse than a hang over usually brought on by the consumption of copious amounts of alcohol combined with severe lack of sleep.

... oh my head... it's a day in the pain cave for me today, thanks to that goddamn moonshine!

by 00s4s00 November 15, 2009

Pain Cave

A home gym setup, generally used by cyclists, but also popular with other disciplines. It refers to a dedicated area, generally in a basement (hence, "cave") where long, grueling exercise sessions take place.

I did a triathlon in May, which meant lots of long days in the Pain Cave, since it was too cold to train outside.

by jdpatt January 18, 2019

Pain Cave

A situation that involves either performing tasks for or working with people you do not like.

Question: "How was work today?"

Answer: "It was a total pain cave..."

by Male Nurse June 25, 2009