Start Your Weight Lifting Workouts

In your weight lifting workouts, you carry out each phase of the weight training plan. Test before and after each phase of training so you can adjust the next phase accordingly.

In Step 3 of the 6 Training Steps, you carefully designed your weight training program. In Step 4, start training! Here are a few tips to help you through your workouts:

*Your Goals. Keep both your long-term and short-term goals in focus as you travel down the road toward achieving them. See Setting Fitness Goals Fitness Training Goals

*The Big Picture. Because weight training is part of your total fitness or sports training program, don't lose sight of its role and importance.

*Technique and Posture. Focus on learning and performing exercises using correct lifting technique through the full range of motion. Always maintain good posture on every exercise.

*Recovery. Be sure to take the proper rest time between lifts. Take a least one day between weight training workouts, particularly after high intensity sessions. See Principle of Recovery

*Follow Your Program. Stick to your daily program as closely as possible. Minor adjustments are fine, but don't make major changes to the integrity of its framework.

*Expect the Unexpected. Expect unavoidable interruptions to your workout routine. But get right back on track as soon as possible. For longer breaks, either extend your current phase of training or go back to conditioning temporarily. Try to maintain some form of physical activity in the interim. See The Principle of Reversibility

*Instinctive Training. There's nothing wrong with following your instincts. Listen to your heart and body. They tell you what you need to know to make the best decisions.

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