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Key
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Some
key points to emphasize when doing
resistance training are as follows:
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Train
with a partner if possible, This helps
to increase motivation, the intensity
of the workout, and safety. |
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Always
breathe when lifting. Exhale during
the concentric (positive] phase of
contraction, and inhale during the
eccentric (negative) phase. |
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Accelerate
the weight through the concentric
phase of contraction, and return the
weight to the starting position in
a controlled manner during the eccentric
phase. |
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Exercise
the large muscle groups first, then
the smaller ones. |
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Perform
all exercises through their full range
of motion. Begin from a fully extended,
relaxed position (pre-stretched),
and end the concentric phase in a
fully contracted position. |
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Always
use strict form. Do not twist, lurch,
lunge, or arch the body, This can
cause serious injury. These motions
also detract from the effectiveness
of the exercise because they take
much of the stress off the targeted
muscle groups and place it on other
muscles. |
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Rest from
30 to 180 seconds between different
exercises and sets of a given exercise.
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Allow
at least 48 hours of recovery between
workouts, but not more than 96 hours,
to let the body recover and help prevent
over training and injury. |
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Progress
slowly. Never increase the resistance
used by more than 10 percent at a
time. |
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Alternate
pulling and pushing exercises. For
example, follow triceps extensions
with biceps curls. |
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Ensure
that every training program is balanced.
Train the whole body, not just specific
areas. Concentrating on weak areas
is all right, but the rest of the
body must also be trained. |
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