8 Tips to Improve Your Strength Training

You’re dedicating the time, so you might as well get the most out of your sessions. Here are 8 tips to consider:

• What you emphasize first in the workout will get the best training effect.

• The amount of reps will determine the load, sets and rest. You can train hard and you can train long, but you cannot train hard and long. Higher reps = less sets. Low reps = higher load = higher sets.

• Don’t dawdle. Put your phone down. Keep rest to a specific time period 1-2 minutes.

• Focus on good form. At first you may feel a bit wobbly like a baby deer when doing free weight exercises. Start with light weight and learn the move. Don’t rush the process.

• Pairing exercises that work opposite movements/muscle groups is great use of time. An example would be to do a set of push ups (pushing), rest 30 seconds then do a set of rows (pulling)

• Push yourself close to failure. A good rule of thumb is if you are doing 8 repetitions on a lift, you should be able to get 10. Leave 1, maybe 2 reps in the tank.

• Don’t change things too fast. Stick with a rep and set range for 4-8 weeks, focusing on form and increasing load.

• When you make changes, don’t change too many things at once. Think “same, but different”.

Keep Moving - Coach Dom