So You Wanna Lifts Some Weights? – Revolution Personal Training

It’s a story I have heard a hundred times: “I want to get in shape so I’ll join a gym and start lifting some weights”. Well that’s fantastic but why are you lifting weights? It’s all well and good to get into the gym, but did you know that the number of sets, repetitions and [...]

Have you ever heard anyone say, “don’t let children do any strength training because it will stunt their growth!” The latest research has shown that strength training can actually be very beneficial for children both physically and mentally. Not only is it beneficial but there has been no documented evidence that any child has injured themselves when performing strength training exercises. Whereas if you have a look at the emergency room on a Saturday afternoon it’s full of children who have hurt themselves playing sport. So when should they start?

Strong man training involves exercises that target all muscle groups. It often involves carrying, pushing or pulling heavy awkward objects. The obvious benefit by using all major muscle groups is burning more calories but there are also the psychological benefits; participants advocate an increase in mental toughness and confidence.

If I had to reccomend one exercise for anyone to do this is it.

For general strength and postural stability the body weighted squat is the absolute essential for any training program, or at least to nail as your progress up to more difficult exercises.