Weight Lifting Tips Weight lifting tips are very necessary for getting the most benefit from your workout. Moreover; it will also reduce the
chances of sustaining a serious debilitating injury. The primary weight lifting tip is to warm up before starting your
workout. I can't stress this enough. Do warm up exorcises such as bike riding, stair climbing or some LIGHT lifting for at
least five to ten minute before getting started because it is very necessary for cardio vascular vessels to get the blood
flowing.
One more weight lifting tip, which is very much important before weight lifting, is to stretch ALL your muscles. I always see
people in the gym just hop right on the weight pile and just start right in...This is a very fast way to get injured. It is
always better to start with weight that you can handle at least ten to twelve repetitions with, to build strength. Then as
you progress add more weight, in the six to eight repetition range while always remembering to keep good form.
Before moving up to higher weights make sure you are comfortable with the increase because if you go over the top with heavy
weights, it may tear and damage the muscle or group you are working on, which means you get time off and you don't want that.
A spotter is advised when you progress to very heavy weights, it not only helps minimize any possible injuries, a spotter can
also help you get those extra one or two reps which can really help make a huge difference in your growth and physique. If
you are unable to complete the full six to eight reps, lower the weight, you don't need to impress anyone..(yet). Similarly,
do not lift more weight than your limit especially if you do not have any spotter because it can end with an accident.
You do not want to lose time! Once you start weight lifting it is hard to stop! Stopping will only slow your progress and
frustrate you. It could possibly lead to a MORE serious injury. Try doing your weight lifting with your significant other or
maybe one of your children (yes children can lift also), but please make sure that you talk to someone who knows about the
sport before you start any weight lifting regimen.
Remember this: weight lifting is about quality, not quantity!
Alex Barros
