Weight lifting is a great exercise if you want to tone up and build those muscles!

Whether you are a man or woman, lifting weight can help improve your appearance and make you feel great.

However, if you are a beginner and don’t know much about lifting weights, you might want to reconsider your exercise routine. If you don’t change your routine and keep doing the same thing over, you will either see no results and quit, or in the worst case scenario, you could hurt yourself. In this article, we’ve shared everything you need to know about lifting weights and how can you get the most out of your workout.

How does lifting weight work?

What are the benefits of lifting weights?

1. Helps to build muscle

2. Increases strength

3. Can help to improve your appearance

4. Makes you feel great

5. Good for your overall health

How to start lifting weights?

1. Warming is extremely important

2. Don’t try to lift too much in the beginning

3. Start with simple exercises and gradually increase the difficulty

4. Have a spotter

5. Use proper form

6. Don’t forget to cool down and stretch afterward

7. Work with a personal trainer

How to progress with lifting weights?

1. Check your weight regularly

2. See if you can lift more weight

3. Mix up your routine

4. Take a break if you need to

5. Stay motivated

What are the common mistakes people make when lifting weights?

1. Lifting heavy weights from day one

2. Not focusing on diet

3. Overtraining

4. Not warming up

5. Not using proper form

6. Lifting too fast

7. Not listing to their bodies

So there you have it!

Now you know everything you need to know about lifting weights as a beginner. Lifting weight is extremely beneficial if you want to build muscle, gain weight, or even lose weight.

As a beginner, your goal should be to focus on perfecting your form and technique before you start adding more weight. Once you are comfortable enough, you can move on to heavier weights and more difficult exercises. We can help with this as part of our 12 week body transformation programme, email us today to book in for a FREE consultation admin@fitnessflex.co.uk