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Never excessively twist or bend the spine, which can cause lower back problems..
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Never hold your breath while lifting weights. Holding your breath can cause you to feel lightheaded, dizzy, and could lead to fainting. You would not want to lose consciousness while lifting a heavy weight.
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Never lock your joints (knee, elbow, etc.) while lifting weights. When you lock your joints, you place an enormous amount of stress on the joint, which can lead to joint problems and/or injury.
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Always use collars on the bar when lifting weights.
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Always control the weight. Weights should always be lifted slowly and lowered slowly to avoid injury and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
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Avoid adaptation; don't
allow your body to get use to your workout routines.
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Quality sessions, with
ample rest between them, don't train sore muscles.
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Fuel your body, plenty
of protein throughout the day to build muscle tissue.
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Keep a log and keep
your sessions regular. Consistency is the key.
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Always do a proper warm up and stretch before exersizing.
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Your hands should always be the same distance from the center of the bar when using free weights.
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When standing, always maintain a slight bend in the knees to reduce stress on the lower back.
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The knees should always remain in alignment with the toes when performing leg exercises.
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Always replace weights to the proper racks so that others do not trip over weights left on the ground.
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