Why is your Weight Lifting regimen not as effective as you believe it should be? More than likely it’s because you are doing it incorrectly. If you are going at this weight lifting thing without a trainer, you must do some research about all the how to and how to not’s, and not just watch others at the gym. Relying solely on visual notes will not keep you from hurting yourself, and that’s a fact!

Weight lifting has specific techniques that will make your workout the most effective on you gaining muscle mass, and keep you from being bed ridden from constant pain. The best route to take is getting some sort of professional training from someone who is certified in physical health and fitness, and this does not include your “bro” from college who is in wicked shape! An actual trainer is what you need to guide you and tell you what exactly to do for your body type and your current fitness status.

If a personal trainer is not of interest to your current financial status or you simply do not like the idea of someone else telling you how to work out, then do your research on the proper techniques of weight lifting. The first, and most vital, thing to do before you engage in the grunt work is to warm up your muscles! A Quick Aerobic Exercise will get you going and help keep you from injuring yourself. The Mayo Clinic states, “Cold muscles are more prone to injury than are warm muscles.” Also, a quick aerobic exercise will get your heart pumping, and that will help shed the fat and start converting it in muscle.

After your warm, up you need to be very conscious of your lifting technique and the amount of weight you are lifting. Having the wrong lifting form, or technique, can lead to a quick visit to the ER. Using your back rather than your legs is just a recipe for disaster, and will put a nice halt to your workout regimen overall. There is a lot you can do to make your technique better, and with a good Weight Lifting Technique you will shed fat and start putting on that muscle mass. You, also, cannot just go in there thinking you are the Hulk and start lifting any amount of weight you want. You should ease into it, gradually adding more weight on as your workout becomes more intense and you are working out more consistently.

There are so many aspects that go into perfecting your weight lifting technique to make it safe and effective to your workout. Not only does your stance and the amount of weight your lifting have a great impact during your workout, but also your shoes, breathing, types of equipment, and so much more can influence your results. Websites like: www.mensfitness.com and www.mayoclinic.com have great articles on how to help you improve your weight lifting exercises. Do your research, get some help, and become that huge, ripped man you have been dying to see in the mirror!

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