That being said, certain common strength training mistakes can completely derail your progress or cause injury.
How To Avoid It:
Don’t sleep on a proper warm-up and cool-down!
“You must lose the ego and set new intentions,” says Cummings.
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Cummings recommends starting out with lighter weights and higher reps to ensure your technique and form are perfect.
Then, slowly increase the weight and decrease the reps as you get stronger.
“Focus on mastering the big movements (squat, deadlift, bench press, etc.)
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and compound movements (Turkish get-ups, thrusters, burpees, etc.)
regularly,” Cummings stresses.
“Rome was not built in a day,” says Cummings.
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“At age 46, I can thank my randomly occurring back pain for not following this one.
Strength training should be seen as a marathon and not a sprint.
Your muscles need regular stimulus to grow stronger.
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The key is to train smart and be consistent.”
Make it your mission to train with resistance at least two to three times a week.
Being consistent with your efforts is essential for muscle growth and maintenance.
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“Track your progress, which can help keep you motivated and hold you accountable.
A workout partner is also a great way to keep you on track longer.”
“Overworking muscles can lead to fatigue and injury.
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Cummings recommends giving yourself 48 hours of rest betweenstrength training workoutsthat engage the same muscle group.
In addition, get solid sleepseven to nine hours each nightto support muscle growth and repair.
Strength Training But Not Losing Weight?
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you could also do your workouts in front of a mirror or record yourself to check your form.
Neglecting them can cause muscle imbalances.
Incorporate mobility exercises like stretching and foam rolling to preserve your joint health.
