Technique! Verrrry IMPORTANT!!!

I want to take a second and talk about using proper technique when exercising. I know a lot of you are happy that you got your new gym membership and cannot wait jump right in and start exercising. The fact of the matter is that without learning how to utilize proper technique when exercising, the chances of being injured are very high. I can remember countless times where I have gone to the gym and seen horrendous exercise techniques. On countless occasions I have seen guys stack incredible amounts of weights onto a barbell, proceed to the bench pressing position and begin to bounce the barbell off their chest. Furthermore, these individuals will arch their backs and hold their breaths.

There are numerous reasons why people utilize poor techniques when exercising. Some may be new to the world of weight training and simply do not know proper training techniques. A number of people employ poor technique as a means to compensate for the weight being too heavy for them. No matter the reason for this it is important to learn proper technique in order to avoid injury and to get the most out of your workout. In order to perform good technique when exercising, you must adhere to three principles. First, you must be sure that whenever you perform an exercise, whether it’s on a machine or with free weight, you must apply proper body alignment and posture so not to put any unnecessary stress or pressure on a particular joint. Secondly, you must perform correct breathing because though you may receive a very small boost in strength it puts great strain on your organs. Finally, employing a correct tempo reduces possibilities of injury and helps to stimulate muscles.