Very often Women and weight training are associated with several misnomers that make several women hesitant to try weights.

Women and weights have always been a point of debate with voices for and against it. However, many celebrities are making the case for weight training by posting their workout videos. We speak to experts to bust the myths.

Before starting weight training, it is important to determine what you want to achieve and educate yourself about different weight training exercises, equipment, and techniques. Understand the principles of progressive overload, proper form, and safety.

Compound exercises are multi-joint movements that engage multiple muscle groups at once, such as squats, deadlifts, and pull-ups. These exercises are highly effective in building overall strength and functional fitness.

Strength training has great benefits for women as it helps improve fat loss as when lifting weights, you build lean muscle. Weights can enhance mood and reduce stress. They also help gain strength without bulking and reduce risk of injury, back pain, and arthritis.

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