Ten Safety Tips For Weight Training

Please keep the following key points in mind when performing any strength training exercise:

* Never hold your breath while lifting weights. This can cause you to feel lightheaded, dizzy, and lead to fainting.
* Never lock your joints (knee, elbow, etc.) while lifting weights. Locked joints are put under an enormous amount of stress, which may lead to injury.
* Always use collars on the bar when lifting weights.
* Focus on controlling the weight. To avoid injury and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise weights should always be lifted and lowered slowly.
* Always have a "spotter" present when performing free weight exercises. Spotters can assist you with form and ensure that you avoid injury.
* Keep both hands at equal distance from the center of the bar when using free weights. Not doing so could result in harmful stress to one side of your body.
* Never excessively twist or bend the spine, which can cause lower back problems.
* When standing, always maintain a slight bend in the knees to reduce stress on the lower back.
* The knees should always remain in alignment with the toes when performing leg exercises.
* Always replace weights to the proper racks so that others do not trip over them. that others do not trip over them.