Basics of Weight Training

1. Basics of Weight Training Youtube and various other video sharing platforms, has become a forum for self proclaimed trainers and professionals, to display the methodical and correct exercise techniques. In order to make the viewers believe that they are professionals, better known as fitness expert, use various terminologies which draw the attention of the viewer. In most of the cases these so called fitness expertsdon‟t even have the requisite knowledge and qualification to guide others. As a professional, I have undergone rigorous training sessions, but I don‟t claim to know it all. I would suggest certain basic things which must be kept in mind. These simple things must be taken into cognizance by your trainer and the knowledge must be passed on to you, so that you can apply them for building and “shaping” muscle. (There isn‟t anything like shaping a muscle, but women get perturbed at hearing the term bodybuilding, they prefer to call it shaping). Before we start with the basic essentials, I must say that for better and quick results, while workout you must have a strong CNS (Central Nervous System). You should be communicating with your muscles. The more you are connected to your muscles, the better results you would experience. Exercise essentials: The first step starts with engaging the target muscles (squeeze it before you move it). Continuous tension must be maintained throughout the range. (This may seem redundant or simple but it is of utmost importance). This might be the last thing to master, but important to think about nonetheless. The trainee must maintain tension at the extremes of the range (i.e. when you‟re fully stretched or squeezed). Do not allow the weight to bounce or change direction quickly. Maintain proper posture. Try to attain the „attention‟ position used by armed forces in which they „stand proudly‟ with their chest up and chin straight ahead. Muscles must be taken through NOTE: this may not happen in each exercise, this must be practiced, as long as it happens within a given workout. Squeezing the muscle at the maximum will create the maximum difference and would lead to your success. You ought to learn how to implement it to all parts of the body. Every muscle has a complete range of motion. It must be learnt and exercise pattern should be designed at accordingly, it may appear complicated but is simple to identify in course of time. Heavy weights can yield maximum benefit when applied with control and precision. (Advanced athletes are able to use acceleration and control/precision at the same time). the entire Range of Motion.

2. Acceleration must be implemented once you‟ve mastered all of the techniques. Locking out is not always bad, if done with acceleration, it may lead to damage.