Friday, February 18, 2011

Tips For Starters In Using Weights

By John Harvey


If you are thinking of going on weights for an exercise program, it would be better to start off with what is called weight training before starting to lift the weights in order to avoid hurting yourself.

You can begin by choosing the correct weights for beginners, like the dumbbells, or some resistance bands at the next sports shop. Your body needs some resistance to build good muscles, but try to select only what your body can handle.

The idea is to start small and then build it up to greater weight. Start with routines that you can lift easily and keep repeating this with the weight you have chosen. It is recommended that you do with 10 to 15 repetitions using a light weight. The arms need lighter weights but the legs heavier ones.

When you have succeeded in locating the suitable weights for a beginner, start lifting basics for biceps, do some dips, and leg extensions. Then move on to chest presses, incorporate some lateral raises too. Then later you will add a variety of workouts as soon as the techniques have been mastered.

Do not remain on the same techniques forever, because muscles tend to get to a plateau, so they need to be challenged more and more. To do this, try to keep adding 5 pounds each time period your fitness improves.

Also it is very important to exercise a couple of muscles groups together. So you will do the weights to exercise the upper body and then the ones that take care of the lower body. Do not repeat the same muscles two days in a row in order not to damage them.

Also it is important that you allow your body time to rest, so relax for like 5 minutes in between sets. Take days off when in between weight training sessions and make sure you do the stretching and cool down at the end.

Take care about your breathing as it is important to do your breathing properly when lifting the weights. Your body form and posture should be proper when using weights.

It is always good to bear these tips in mind so as to build good muscles without any damages and you will surely notice the benefits of weight training as you continue to do more practice.




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