If you are a beginner to the workout routine it is often difficult to compile a workout plan. Don't worry just about everyone who attempts something new is uncomfortable at first. I remember when I first started that I had no idea as to what I was doing. If you are going to start with the basics it is important to understand the concepts behind the basics first.
Many 'meatheads' will simply go to the gym, stack as much weight on the bench press and use every inch of every muscle group in their entire body to get the one rep up. This isn't doing anything productive for their bodies. In fact, it is actually putting stress, and possibly tearing, the other muscles groups that aren't supposed to be worked while bench pressing. (The picture to the right shows correct form of the bench press. You need to keep your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent at about a 90 degree angle. Your back needs to stay flush on the bench. Many people raise their back off the bench to help push the weight up. Finally, you should used smooth controlled reps up and down, slightly touching the center of your chest each time. Push the weight straight up from your chest to the ceiling.)
The point I am trying to get across is that it is imperative to have good form while performing exercises.
There are a few good reasons why you should concentrate on having good form while you lift:
1. Good form allows you to concentrate all of the tension on the muscle group that you are trying to exercise. This gives you the best result for the muscle group that you desire to exercise.
2. If you use too much weight and correct form is sacrificed, you may cause stress on other muscle groups. This may cause injury to other muscles that you were forced to use while performing the exercise due to the heavy weight.
3. Good form, over time will allow you to eventually lift heavier weight. Having patience and using correct form is rewarded in the end. Correct form allows you to get the most out of your lift not only by way of physical results, but if you practice the correct form, eventually you will become stronger than if you didn't use correct form.
So the next time you are thinking about if the weight is the correct amount just ask yourself, "Am I going to have to sacrifice form just to complete the set?" Chances are if the answer is yes, then you should lower the weight and use correct form. Once your muscles become acquired with the correct form, you will be able to increase the weight while using correct form at the same time!
Many 'meatheads' will simply go to the gym, stack as much weight on the bench press and use every inch of every muscle group in their entire body to get the one rep up. This isn't doing anything productive for their bodies. In fact, it is actually putting stress, and possibly tearing, the other muscles groups that aren't supposed to be worked while bench pressing. (The picture to the right shows correct form of the bench press. You need to keep your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent at about a 90 degree angle. Your back needs to stay flush on the bench. Many people raise their back off the bench to help push the weight up. Finally, you should used smooth controlled reps up and down, slightly touching the center of your chest each time. Push the weight straight up from your chest to the ceiling.)
The point I am trying to get across is that it is imperative to have good form while performing exercises.
There are a few good reasons why you should concentrate on having good form while you lift:
1. Good form allows you to concentrate all of the tension on the muscle group that you are trying to exercise. This gives you the best result for the muscle group that you desire to exercise.
2. If you use too much weight and correct form is sacrificed, you may cause stress on other muscle groups. This may cause injury to other muscles that you were forced to use while performing the exercise due to the heavy weight.
3. Good form, over time will allow you to eventually lift heavier weight. Having patience and using correct form is rewarded in the end. Correct form allows you to get the most out of your lift not only by way of physical results, but if you practice the correct form, eventually you will become stronger than if you didn't use correct form.
So the next time you are thinking about if the weight is the correct amount just ask yourself, "Am I going to have to sacrifice form just to complete the set?" Chances are if the answer is yes, then you should lower the weight and use correct form. Once your muscles become acquired with the correct form, you will be able to increase the weight while using correct form at the same time!
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