Lifting can be intimidating when you\u2019re new to the sport. Here are some tips to help you gain confidence and start lifting effectively and safely; so you can enjoy it as much as possible and reap the health benefits associated with lifting.<\/p>\n
I thought I would start with the most important one, when lifting (for beginners especially) you shouldn\u2019t feel pain during your lifts. Sure, you might ache a little after a tough workout. But actual pain equals actual injury, the last thing you want to do is to injure yourself when you\u2019re new to the sport. My suggestion would be to start with light weights and do a variety of exercises<\/strong>. Training legs isn\u2019t just squats, it can (and should be) squats, lunges and other movements.<\/p>\n This is much the same for all sports, the style of warm-up will vary dramatically for the type of exercise you do, including different warm-ups for different types of lifting. As a Powerlifter I do dynamic stretching and foam rolling<\/a><\/strong> before touching the weights. I also always do warm-up sets of each exercise on a light weight before starting my full workout. If your muscles aren\u2019t warm and mobile you risk injury, which is obviously something you want to avoid.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve heard this one before, it means that what you weigh has little relation to what you look like. When you start lifting (with a healthy diet) you will build muscle and lose fat<\/strong>, however this won\u2019t necessarily lead to you reaching your weight and physical goals simultaneously. Lifting (whatever type it may be) is a sport, and the achievement you feel from perfecting your form, lifting a heavier weight or simply realising you\u2019re healthier than you used to be will be worth it.<\/p>\nA Good Warm-up is Essential.<\/h3>\n
For The Same Volume – Muscle Weighs More Than Fat.<\/h3>\n
You\u2019ll Crave Healthy Food.<\/h3>\n