5 Tips From A Certified Fitness Professional To Help You Lift Weight Properly

As a Personal Trainer who specializes in corrective movements, it truly hurts my soul when I’m working out and see people lifting incorrectly. Not because I’m a gym snob, but because I know the unnecessary stress they’re putting on their joints and the high potential of injury they’re facing.

If you’re new to working out and want to ensure that you’re lifting weights properly, so you don’t ruin your body forever, keep reading. Below I’m going to share 5 tips to help you lift weight like a pro.

Tip #1 Don’t Touch Any Weights

The first step to lifting weight properly is…

to not touch any weights.

Honestly, you don’t need them yet. I know you want to use them but chill. You’re better off without them at first. Before you touch any weights you need to learn how to listen to your body. Learn how to activate your muscles and turn them on. You do this by practicing mindfulness and intentionally creating tension in your muscles. Targeting them first with your mind. I know this sounds like some crazy bullshit, but what you’re doing is building a mind and muscle connection. Here, give it a try now. While sitting down, straighten your legs. In this order, flex JUST your calf, then your thigh, and lastly…