8 Common Strength - Training Mistakes
We all need to be strong. There is no advantage to being weak. It doesn’t matter what your choice of workouts, training systems, and methods are; if you are not getting stronger, your system has failed. Here are 8 common mistakes most people make at one time or another. Mistake #1: Exclusively Using Machines We’ve all felt a little intimidated by the free weight area, so it makes sense to stick with the machines which look easier, safer and equally effective. But guess what? Machines aren’t nearly as effective as free weights because they balance the weight for you. That’s why the strength they develop doesn’t carry over to the real world and sports activities. They virtually take your core completely out of a movement. Depending on the particular machine most will take 30 to 60% of the work for you. And while it’s true that machines are safe because you can’t drop a bar on your head, they’re ultimately not as safe as free weights because they force you into fixe...
