Look no further than these strength training habits if you’re on board with losing fat.
That’s why we’ve rounded up the best strength habits to follow to burn twice as many calories.
Keep reading to find out more.
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I recommend getting in at least two to threestrength trainingsessions each week for most individuals.
Get ready to start your journey and burn twice as many calories with these three key steps.
Keep a log book, and improve your performance each time you log it.
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Many individuals who are training don’t realize the importance of keeping a journal.
It’s an easy way to ensure you’re not constantly doing the same amount of work.
Each session, consider going heavier on your lifts, performing more reps, or doing both.
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Perform activation exercises.
A lot of people don’t always feel the effect of certain muscle groups during their exercises.
One way to improve your mind-muscle connection is by performing moves that isolate them.
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With your hips pushed back and knees soft, begin stepping out to the left.
As you step, lead with your heel, and don’t let your knee cave in.
Hold it with both hands just about shoulder-width distance apart.
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Keeping your hands completely straight, begin pulling the band apart until your arms are fully outstretched.
As you’re pulling the band, squeeze your shoulder blades together.
Hold the end of the movement for one to two seconds before returning to the starting position.
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Compound sets are basically performing two movements that use the same muscles back to back.
Below are examples of both.
