Things To Consider Before Lifting Weights

Many woMen find a man's body with bulging muscles very desirable. That's why the workout most Men include in their exercise is weight lifting. It's a great way to improve your muscles and give you that adonis like physique. Before starting your weight training though, there are some things you need to consider for your safety and for great results.

The first thing you have to think about is your strength level. Your strength level will determine how heavy you should start lifting. Who wants to start immediately at 40 pounds when all you can do is 1 lift? It's important to know your limit to avoid getting injured. A great thing to do to find out what weight you should start with is to use the 10 rep rule. You basically have to do 10 repetitions of lifting of the weight you want to start with. If you are still okay after that, the weight is too light for you. If you Tire out before the tenth repetition, that means it's too heavy. If after the tenth rep you feel exhausted, then the weight is just right. This ensures that you avoid causing muscle damage and allowing your muscle the right amount of weight it can handle to develop.

Prepare your equipMent and make sure that they are secure. If you have weight lifting equipment at home, check if they are still in good condition before you use them. Avoid leaving them in high places as well for a very obvious reason that it will hurt someone if it falls down. Having a person to workout with is also a good idea so they can act as your spotter. A spotter can ensure your safety when you are doing lifting on a weight bench. Make sure that you also find a space that has a lot of room for you to move. If you workout in a tight space, it's harder for you to move and do the proper movement. This can lead to accidents as well.

Keep in mind that you don't get bigger muscles by pushing yourself over your limit. You get hurt. Listen to your body when you lift. Don't rush when you lift. It helps with improving your strength but it makes you more prone to getting hurt. Managing your movement allows you to keep the workout focused on the muscle you are targetting. Rushed movements causes unwanted stress on your muscle and joints and the development of muscles you are not working on. Working out slowly does not mean that your muscle will develop at the same pace. When you do weight training, you will eventually develop your strength and increase the weight you lift. Make progress, but be patient and smart about it. Injuries can set you back for long periods of time because recovery periods can be several weeks or month.

Weight lifting is a great way to develop your body and boost your self esteem. Just be sure that you follow the necessary precautions before you start since this is also a potentially dangerous exercise. When done correctly, however, the rewards are many.

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