Perfect Your Form
Form is key to get the most out of any exercise. This is true whether you’re running, swimming, or lifting. Good form can help you be more efficient in your movement, and make sure that you’re actually using the right muscle groups and not overworking the wrong parts of your body. When it comes to lifting weights, bad form can be a waste your time, and n got time to waste!
By taking your strength workout slower, you can make sure that your form is next to perfect, so that you activate the right muscles for each move, and start to see real gains in your body. Just be sure to talk to a trainer to check your form if you think your moves aren’t working, then remember not to rush through so your work really pays off.
Get Noticeable Changes In Your Body
Whether you’re aiming to bulk up, or build lean muscle, slowing down your strength workouts can be the best change to see real changes in your body. First, keep in mind that women are not naturally built to bulk up like men because women don’t have the testosterone to grow huge muscles. So to the ladies who lift heavy, you can still get stronger without worrying about looking like the Hulk. Nevertheless, slower movements help your muscles to be more responsive to your regular workouts. In a nutshell, when you look in the mirror, you can actually start to see all your hard work pay off!
So the next time you pick up a weight, remember, to take it slow (cue John Legend vocals)!
Sharita Jennings is a health policy attorney, ACE certified group fitness instructor and nutrition specialist. She leads fitness classes in Washington, DC and provides online coaching and tips on her site, GetFitLikeThat.com.