Strength Training Tip

Before you perform any strength exercise, remind yourself which muscle you are using and then "activate it."

Activating a muscle is simply "waking it up," by focusing your energy in to where you are going to be doing the work.

For Example: It's a common mistake during a bench press, to lift primarily with your arms and shoulders when in fact, you need to lift with your pecs. Before you get in to the starting position on the bench, flex, stretch and even touch your chest muscles to remind your body what muscle is going to be doing the work.

Lifting with the improper technique and using the wrong muscles makes the exercise less effective and more dangerous.

By activating your muscles you can synchronize your brain and body to work the right body parts. This improves body awareness and concentration.

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