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The number one way you can screw up your weight training is by performing exercises wrong. Not only will it lead to fewer gains, it could also lead to injury.
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Before every new exercise you try, read up on how to perform it or watch a video. If you want to be really cautions setup a meeting with a trainer.
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It doesn't have to be a regular thing, just a jumping off point to get you ready to begin your bodybuilding journey.
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When you start any new sort of exercise regimen you will need to get used to the movements. This will require a certain level of conditioning. If you go full
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throttle on day one, you may feel accomplished, but chances are may not be doing it right and working the correct muscles. You want to ensure that your form stays intact
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and if you’re dog tired after six minutes then there’s no way you will be working out effectively.
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Nutrition is a HUGE part of bulking up. If you’re not taking in enough of the (right kind) of calories, then you’re going to be weeping on the floor and calling
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your mother to come pick you up, by the end of your workout. You might even vomit (or faint). All of these options are incredibly sad and you should avoid
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them. Do so by figuring out what percentage of macronutrients you should be taking in and sticking to them. Don’t know that five dollar word?head over
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After you’ve been lifting for a while, your muscles will get used to the movement you’re performing. You might end up stalling out and stop gaining. In order to avoid
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this, you want to mix up the moves you're performing regularly. This will ensure that your body is always confused and won’t get too comfortable with any one weight exercise.
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You can go from the good kind of sore to the bad kind of sore really fast. Make sure you are giving each major body part two days of rest between
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each workout. If you go hard on your back Monday, don’t hit it majorly again until Thursday. It’s best to have a nice rotation of exercise groups going in order
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to ensure nothing too dire happens.
Congratulations! You've taken the first steps and decided you’re going to start hitting the gym an lifting weights. That’s great!
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