Build Muscle, Burn Fat: A Beginner's Guide to the Science of Strength Training by Hundman Barrett

Author:Hundman, Barrett [Hundman, Barrett]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-11-17T16:00:00+00:00

Habits to Develop Over Time

One way that you can begin to condition your body for lifting heavier weights over time is by a system of progressive overload. There are a number of ways to make this happen, both in your routine and in your daily life. One of these ways is through the implementation of sets and reps in your routine.

Implementing gradually more extensive weight-lifting challenges into your routine can start you on the road to heavier weights. But sometimes there may be the need to push yourself a little harder. The first thing you need to determine is how much you are able to lift. Knowing your own strength is critical because it helps you to learn what safe range you are able to work in. But how do you know what your strength limits are? The answer is fairly simple. You need to watch how much your muscles are able to develop. If you see great development in your muscle mass over a period of time, it means that your muscles are being stretched to a greater degree. How easy are your workouts during this time? If you are finding the exercises easier and there is less muscle growth, it means that you’re operating in the lower reaches of your strength range. If the resistance is higher and the pain you feel after is greater, it means that you are operating in the higher ranges of your strength and ability.

The further you are from your safe or comfortable range, the more likely you are to grow in terms of your muscle mass. The best way to slowly build good habits is to watch your form when you are lifting heavy weight and to incorporate steps into your routine that are consistent with your strength range.

Starting with the right sized weight is an important step in this process as it will allow you to gradually develop the right techniques and correct form when weightlifting. Starting light and slow allows you to feel your way into the correct forms when training. You definitely don’t want to be lifting weights that are too heavy at first. This could lead to catastrophic results. You definitely don’t want your routine to be interrupted by injury just as you’re hitting your stride.

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