Weight Training Routines At Home

There are many reasons people choose not to work out at the gym. The cost of membership, the lack of privacy, the inconvenience of making time to go. All of these are reasons many individuals end up never even beginning a weight training routine they have thought about trying out. Luckily, do reap the benefits of a complete and solid weight training workout, you never have to set foot in a gym.

Others may be under the impression that to actually get a good workout at home you will need to purchase a lot of expensive, heavy equipment that will end up cluttering your home. Although certain fitness machines can be great for certain things, you can actually achieve better muscle building results without them.

In order to build strength and muscle you can work with as little as two sets of dumbbells or barbells (one heavy set for things like squats and lunges, one lighter set for curls and raises). Add a bench to that and you are all set to go. For those who would like to take it a step further you can purchase rack of weights to allow for adjustment and increase of pounds over time.

Set up your weights and bench somewhere that you can focus and be comfortable. Set up a time for your workout and stick to it! Creating a pattern of always working out at the same time helps your body to fall into the habit of daily exercise. The longer you push yourself to fall into the habit, the easier it will be to continue. When you have selected your time and set up your weights you are ready to begin.

You should always warm up first. Your warm up should consist of 5 to 10 minutes of light cardio. This will help get your muscles ready to work, while preventing injury. As you move on to heavier lifting it is also a good idea to do some warm up lifts using half of your normal lifting weight. The four most popular and effective strength training exercises are dead lifts, shoulder presses, bench presses and squats. These exercises work the large groups of muscles that help promote overall strength. Other exercises such as lunges, curls, tricep extensions and lateral raises are also good choices for a well rounded routine.

When working out at home you will need to always keep your mind on safety. Never do any strenuous or heavy lifting if you are alone. Make sure your equipment is in safe condition. Never skip the warm up or cool down period of your exercise routine. Your muscles need to stretch both before and after lifting. Research the exercises that are in your routines to make sure you are using the proper technique. Failing to do lifts properly can result in poor results and injury or death.

If at all possible it is a good idea to seek the advice of a professional weight training coach to make sure your completing the lifts properly. Never continue lifting if it is painful. The idea is to push your muscles until they tire out, not until they hurt. Never try to over work your muscles. Not only will this lessen results, but the soreness of an overworked muscle can deter you from sticking with your routine.

The most important thing to remember is your get from your workouts what you put into them. Your home weight training workout can offer you just as good a workout as an expensive gym, but you have to stick with it, be safe and constantly strive to improve.