Strength training is a vital component of staying strong, lean, and healthy as you age.
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You’re neglecting warm-ups and cool-downs.
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A proper warm-up is vital to safely getting through your workouts and reaping the many benefits of resistance training.
You don’t need to spend 30 minutes warming up, either.
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You’re ignoring muscle imbalances.
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All of us tend to perform repetitive activities throughout the day.
You’re not thinking about flexibility.
Include five to 10 minutes of stretching at the end of your workout.
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Hold each stretch for 30 seconds or longer.
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You’re lifting too heavy.
It’s okay to not train to failure.
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You will still get stronger!
You’re completely ignoring proper form.
Whether you lift light or heavy, ignoring proper form is a major no-no for ensuring you remain injury-free.
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Common upper-body form errors include shrugging shoulders and jutting the neck forward during pressing and rowing motions.
You’re doing the same workout over and over.
Whatever workout routine you follow, it’s important to switch it up every six to eight weeks.
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