Week 163 :: What Is The Safest Home Gym Workout?

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TOPIC: What Is The Safest Home Gym Workout?

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When you have a home gym you are limited on equipment and may feel a little nervous lifting barbells over your head when no one else is around.

What is the safest home gym workout? Be specific.

What makes this workout safe?

What are some other tips to staying safe when working out at home?

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[History in Effect]

Since spring classes are over, it was time for me to return home. I left the college workout room and embarked back on my house to workout. At my arsenal, I have a barbell and dumbbells. There have been many times when I my muscles have fatigued and I dropped the weight on myself. Luckily, it didn't cause any injury or I would be in some serious trouble. Staying safe at home while working out should be your first concern. My equipment is in my room and there is not that much space, so I have to be very careful. Training at home requires extra safety precautions, but that should not stop your workouts from being productive.



What is the safest home gym workout? Be specific.

The workout I am listing is something that I have done in the past and is probably best for a beginner. It includes strength training and cardio activity.


Hie Workout Plan

Monday-Chest, Biceps, Triceps
Incline Pushups 3x5-10
Pushups 3x5-10
Decline Pushups 3x5-10
Biceps Curl with Broom 1 set to failure
Chair Dips 1 set to Failure

This day will blast your chest from three different angles as well as getting your arms nice and pumped. Pushups are a great upper body builder, so they will help your arms grow too.

Tuesday-Cardio Day
Go outside to go jog or walk. Nature is beautiful, so go outside and enjoy it. Get a MP3 player and get your groove on. You could also stay inside and jam to some music in a boombox. Get your groove on doing the latest dance or go old school with the Electric Slide.

Wednesday-Legs
Bodyweight Squats 3x15
Lunges 3x15
Flutter Kicks 3x15
Standing Calf Raises 3x15

This day hits all three parts of your legs. Quads, hamstrings, and calves get ample workout on this day. High reps will get your growing as well as pumped and sore.


Thursday-Cardio Day
You can do the same as you did on Tuesday or you can play a sport. Why not go in the backyard or to a park and shoot some hoops. Pick a sport you love and enjoy it to the fullest.

Friday-Back and Shoulders
T-Bar Row or DB Row with Broom 3x15
Shrugs with a Broom 3x15
Superman 3x15

You can add in pullups or chinups if you have access to one whether it be at your home or at a park. Pushups work your back and shoulders to some degree, but that is usually going to be felt in your upper back. Superman will hit your lower back as its an amazing feeling down there.

Saturday-Cardio Day
Do anything you want to get your body sweating. Why not go purchase a Richard Simmons Tape or Denise Austin. They are high energy and get your blood flowing. Talk about fun. I have watched them and actually work up a sweat even though I'm laughing sometimes.


What makes this workout safe?

This workout is safe because it does not use any weights at all. Therefore, you have a limited chance of hurting yourself. You can't drop the weight on your head or foot. Safety is the first priority and by eliminating the use of weights, you will be that more motivated to succeed. You may be thinking to yourself that this is a joke workout. Well, to some it could be interpreted that way, but I am putting the focus of this workout on beginners. If this workout is too bland for you, then spice it up. Get your other family members and friends involved with you. Who knows you could pool some money together and create a space(in somebody's house) where all of you could workout. A win-win for everybody.


What are some other tips to staying safe when working out at home?

1. Have a Clear Space- Make sure your area is clean and there is no clutter around. You don't want to be falling on a toy or something during your workout. A clean, clutter-free area allows you to focus on just your workout.

2. Be Cautious- If you are a parent, make sure you know where your kids are when you working out. Give them something productive and fun to do to keep them occupied while you workout. You don't want to be disrupted by a loud scream or cry because your kid ate something or fell.

3. Help Out- If you have a mate or somebody or significant age there, ask them to give you a spot when using a dumbbell for a db press or barbell for bench press. Give them tips on how to spot before this. Spotters are some of the best things you can have and motivate you to greater success.

4. Doctor- Let your doctor know you are planning on working out at home, so he or she can can assess if there are any risks to your health before beginning it. An adequate physical and testing should be of use.

5. Warm up and cool down- You can't just starting working out without warming up. You don't want to be injured. A light jog with your arms moving can get you ready. Also, just stopping on cardio days without cooling down is detrimental. You need to wind your body down and not just stop it.

[big game hunter]

What is the safest home gym workout? Be specific.

The beauty of exercise is that it can be done anywhere - indoors, outdoors, in the local gym with a normal gym membership or even at home with a few basic equipment, or if you can afford it - a full blown home gym. There are various forms of exercise that you could use based on your requirements. If you have got the will, there is a way to working out even in today's busy world. So make no excuses. Set yourself up so that you can do everything possible to achieve results.

Working out at home has a lot of benefits ?

1) There are no open and close timings like the local gym.
2) You need not wait for someone to finish using a piece of equipment to get your turn.
3) No time lost driving to the gym and back.
4) You almost never miss a workout when you are into home workouts.
5) You can choose the music you want to listen to.
6) Since it is going to be just you who will be using the equipment, the home gym is a more hygienic place.
7) There are no other distractions that you would otherwise encounter at normal gyms.
8) Saving on gym membership - extra pocket money is always welcome.

Now, I am going to specify a few basic and easily affordable equipment that you need in order to set up a little home gym - the very basic kind (not everyone can afford an expensive full range home gym).

1) Three stools (or chairs).
2) A bench.
3) A pair of moderate weight dumbbells and a pair of slightly heavy weight dumbbells (light and heavy are relative terms - you are the best judge).
4) An exercise resistance band (my favorite home gym equipment).

Oh Yes ! I know what you are thinking right now - "Its easy to set up a basic home gym". Now that the equipment is at hand, let us get down to the workout routine.

Day 1 - Chest and Triceps

Push Ups - 3 sets of 10 reps each.
Tip - Use the three stools mentioned in the equipment list above. Place your feet on one stool and one hand (palm) on each of the other two stools. This allows you to go just below parallel and increase the stretch and intensity.
You can also perform flat bench dumbbell presses for the chest instead of regular push ups.

Incline Push Ups - 3 sets of 10 reps each.
Tip - Perform this just like the previous exercise, just remove the stool under your feet and place your feet on the floor and use the two stools for each hand (palm) alone.

Decline Push Ups - 3 sets of 10 reps each.
Tip - Use a stool under your feet and put your hands (palms) on the floor.
(Choose Incline or Decline push ups for a particular week. Performing both will be too taxing on the body.)

Flat Bench Flyes - 2 sets of 10 reps each.
Tip - This can be done using the dumbbells or the resistance band.

Dumbbell One Arm Tricep Extensions - 2 sets of 8 to 10 reps each.

Tricep Kickbacks - 2 sets of 8 to 10 reps each.

Day 2 - Legs and Forearms

Dumbbell Squats - 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps each.

Dumbbell Step Ups - 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps each.

Dumbbell Lunges - 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps each.

Flutter Kicks - 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps each.

Standing Calf Raises - 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps each.
Tip - Stand off the edge of a step to perform calf raises with increased intensity.

Forearm Dumbbell Curls - 3 sets of 10 reps each

Reverse Forearm Dumbbell Curls - 3 sets of 10 reps each.


Day 3 - Back and Biceps

Bent Over Dumbbell Rows - 3 sets of 10 reps each.

Seated Rows with Resistance Band - 3 sets of 10 reps each.

One Arm Dumbbell Rows - 3 sets of 10 reps each.

Good Mornings - 3 sets of 10 reps each.
Tip - You need not use a weight here. Just keep your arms out stretched and perform the movement like you would perform a normal barbell good morning set.

Alternate Dumbbell Bicep Curls - 3 sets of 10 reps each.
Tip - You can also use the resistance band to perform bicep curls.

Biceps 21 Curls with Dumbbells - 2 sets of 10 reps each.

Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 2 sets of 10 reps each.
Tip - Perform either the Bicep 21 curls or the Dumbbell Hammer Curls during any given week. Performing both will be too taxing on the arms.

Concentration Curls - 1 sets of 10 to 15 reps.


Day 4 - Cardio and Abs

Choose your cardio workout. Jogging, brisk walking, martial arts, dancing - tons of choices. Select the one that you are comfortable with.

Abdominal Crunches - 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps each.

Oblique Crunches - 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps each.

Seated Leg Tucks - 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps each.

Day 5 - Shoulders

Arnold Dumbbell Presses - 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps each.

Lateral Raises with dumbbells or resistance band - 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps each.

Front Dumbbell Raises - 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps each.

Dumbbell Shrugs - 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps each.

Day 6 - Cardio and Abs

Repeat of Day 4.

Depending on your requirements and lifestyle, Day 6 can also be used as a rest day or reserve day.

Day 7 - Rest


What makes this workout safe?

There are no heavy poundages used. I only recommend light or moderately heavy dumbbells for home workouts. No heavy weights here. All the intensity and pump and gains can be created using normal weights, resistance bands and body weight exercises. This routine does not involve the use of heavy barbells under which, you could get pinned. Involving the use of resistance bands greatly reduces the risk of injury that may otherwise be incurred by the use of weights.

What are some other tips to staying safe when working out at home?

Some basic precautions could go a long way in making your home workouts safer. Let us go over a few of these -

1) Use proper warm up and cool down techniques. Home workouts are not to be taken lightly.
2) Have a partner if possible.
3) Use proper ventilation.
4) Use gloves and belts if needed.
5) Do not leave equipment on the floor in the walking area. Have a clear and separate space to keep your equipment even during your workout.
6) Stay away from over training. Having equipment at home can tempt you into over training.
7) Make sure the environment is generally safe for you to workout. Your environment should not force you to compromise on your workouts (example slippery floors, sharp equipment near by, low ceiling fans, etc).

[aspentree]

What is the safest home gym workout? Be specific.

This safe, weekly routine would work great as a general conditioning and strength program for the average person. Although it utilizes primarily bodyweight, it also incorporates dumbell work for some heavier resistence and would be a good way to start a bodybuilding foundation in a home gym setting.

Monday- Chest & Triceps
-Warmup with light cardio 5-10 minutes
-Pushups: 3x10
-Plyometric Box Pushups: 2 sets to failure

Place your hands on a box in the diamond pushup position. Lower your body and press explosively off the box, your hands landing on the floor with the box between them. Immediately lower your body and press explosively up so your hands land back on the box in the starting position. That's 1 rep. This is both a great chest and tricep move. The attached image below shows this exercise
-Incline Dumbbell Press 3x12-15 at 60% 1rm
-Bench Dips: 2x10

The number of sets on this day may be adjusted up or down according to fitness level but the reps per set should remain fairly constant to stay in the safe weight range.

Tuesday-Cardio and Abs
-HIIT or 30 minutes low intensity cardio (walk/run, biking etc)
-Crunches 3x10
-Russian Twist: 3x10
-Hanging Leg Raise 3x10

Wednesday-Legs
-Warmup with light cardio 5-10 minutes
-Freehand Jump Squats: 2x10
-Dumbbell Squats: 2x12-15 at 60% 1rm
-Dumbbell Lunges: 2x12-15 at 60% 1rm
-Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift: 2x12-15 at 60% 1rm
-Dumbbell Seated One-Legged Calf Raise: 2x12-15 (each leg) at 60% 1rm

The jump squats are great for warming up your quads, calves and glutes while building strength and power. The number of sets on this day may be adjusted up or down according to fitness level but the reps per set should remain fairly constant to stay in the safe weight range.

Thursday-Cardio and Abs
-HIIT or 30 minutes low intensity cardio (walk/run, biking etc)
-Crunches 3x10
-Russian Twist: 3x10
-Hanging Leg Raise 3x10

Friday-Back, Biceps and Shoulders
-Warmup with light cardio 5-10 minutes
-One-Arm Dumbbell Row: 2x12-15 (each side) at 60% 1rm
-Mixed Grip Chin Ups: 4 sets alternating grip to failure. The grip should be fairly wide
-Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
-Seated Dumbbell Press: 2x12-15 at 60% 1rm. Perform these on a bench with a back if
possible
-Side Lateral Raise: 2x12-15 (each side) at 60% 1rm

Again, the number of sets on this day may be adjusted up or down according to fitness level but the reps per set should remain fairly constant to stay in the safe weight range.

Saturday and Sunday-Rest

What makes this workout safe?

This workout is safe because it utilizes only dumbbell and bodyweight resistance. The dumbbell exercises are at only 60% of one rep max and should be easily handled and dropped away from the body if necessary. In addition, the movements and motions are fairly basic which should help prevent injury. Heavy dumbbell or barbell exercises should never be done at home where people often workout alone and without proper equipment. That is why I didn't include anything heavy in this workout.

What are some other tips to staying safe when working out at home?

-Make sure another adult or older child is home when you workout. Even with light dumbbell and bodyweight work, you can still injure yourself (especially as you get older). It is always a good idea to have someone in the house to which you can call for help if needed.

-Always have a clean workout space. You don't want to step on anything that will cause you to fall or that impedes your movement. You also don't want your weights to hit anything that would throw you off balance. These two situations could cause serious injuries even when using light resistance.

-Use weights you can easily handle and never perform a set to failure with dumbbells or barbells. Even dumbbells can be dangerous if your pushing your weight or volume to the max. You don't want to fail and drop a weight on any part of your body.

-Try to stay off the road when doing cardio. Let's face it, drivers don't care about your exercise and some won't be careful when passing you on the road. Do cardio at your house or in your yard if possible. Mix up your HIIT with shadow boxing, jump rope, sprints etc. These things don't cost much money. If you are doing low intensity cardio and have the money use a stationary bike, eliptical, or treadmill. Save your family bike rides and walks for a time when you are not focusing on the exercise.

-Use common sense. Push your body but don't push it to the limit. Slow and steady should be the name of the game for most people. Part of exercise safety (at home or anywhere else) is listening to your body. Don't get injuries because you pushed way too hard.

[soundcheck129]

When you have a home gym you are limited on equipment and may feel a little nervous lifting barbells over your head when no one else is around.

Ah, home sweet home. While lifting at home can guarantee that you never have to wait for a machine, not being at a gym for your workout can present certain problems that don't occur elsewhere. Because you're by yourself, safety becomes an issue. Bodybuilding is all about progressive overload, but pushing yourself beyond your limits with no one around can be uncomfortable. However, a few simple tips can help make your workout a lot safer and more satisfying.

What is the safest home gym workout? Be specific.

If you want to guarantee safety, you're going to have to avoid weights as much as possible, so bodyweight exercises will play a prime role. There are some weighted exercises you can do without too much worry though, so these will be incorporated as well. To make up for the lack of heavy weights, supersets and pre-exhaustion techniques will be used to challenge your muscles.

For this workout, Monday would be Full Body A; Tuesday: Cardio; Wednesday: Full Body B; Thursday: Cardio; Friday: Full Body A; Saturday and Sunday: Rest. Then, repeat, beginning with Full Body B the following Monday.

FULL BODY A:

DB Walking Lunges: 3 x 12
Chair Dips to Diamond Push-Ups (feet elevated): 3 x 8-12(each exercise)
Pull-Ups: 3 x 6-12
Body Weight Squats to Box Jumps: 3 x 6-12
DB Front Raise to DB Lateral Raise: 3 x 6-8
Bent-Over Row (dropset if desired): 3 x 6-8
Burpees: 3 x 10
Flutter Kicks: 3 x 10


FULL BODY B:
One-Arm Pushup (can do knee pushups): 3 x 8
DB Shrugs: 3 x 6-10
Clap Pushups: 3 x 6-10
Chin-Ups: 3 x 6-10
Plank: 3 x 40 seconds
DB/Paint Can/Milk Jug Curls: 3 x 10
Stair Sprints: 3 x 5
One-Leg Step Ups: 3 x 10

CARDIO:
This is up to you - go roller blading, bike riding, play some basketball, or go for a jog. If you want to stay indoors, you can do a body-weight circuit or deck of cards (http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/deckofcards.html), including some of these exercises:

Push-ups
BW Squats
Burpees
Crunches
Reverse Crunches
Bicycle Crunches
Supermans (http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/abdominalcorestrength1/qt/alt_superman.htm)
Box Jumps
Mountain Climbers

GENERAL TIPS

To make up for the lower resistance in this routine, try to concentrate on holding the negatives as much as possible and add drop sets or rest-pauses wherever you feel it is necessary. Also, pay attention to TUT - Time Under Tension. This is the period of time that your muscles are pushing against resistance. Try to maximize the TUT by lifting and lowering the weight slowly. This adds an extra challenge and causes your body to recruit more muscle fibers.

What makes this workout safe?

1. LOWER RESISTANCE - The lack of heavy weights in this workout reduces the risk of injury from muscle fatigue and prevents potential strains and tears. Sticking to bodyweight and light dumbbell exercise enables you to safely challenge your body without the risk of extreme resistance. You can make up for the lack of weight with short rest periods and slow lifting.

2. EXERCISE SELECTION - Even without lighter weights, the exercises in this workout plan are lower-risk lifts. Because there are no squats or bench presses, your body is never put directly under a heavy weight. With curls, lateral raises and lunges, you remain in control of the weight at all times and can simply drop it if you feel uncomfortable. These exercises ensure that your body is never in a vulnerable position.

3. LACK OF EQUIPMENT - The lack of machinery in this workout means you can do it pretty much anywhere, so take advantage. Instead of being confined to a basement or garage gym, you can do this workout in a highly visible area like your family room or even backyard if you want to make sure someone is keeping an eye on you.

4. ADEQUATE REST - By opting for full-body workouts rather than a body-part split, you have at least one rest day between each of your workouts. This prevents you from overtraining and exhausting certain body parts. If your muscles have not recovered fully, you are at a greater risk of injury. With this workout plan, though, that problem should be eliminated. You won't suffer from the wear and tear of insane volume and back-to-back training.

What are some other tips to staying safe when working out at home?

As safe as any workout plan promises to be, there are no guarantees, so you'll still want to keep in mind the following things:

1. HE WHO HESITATES IS...SMART - If you're not sure that you can handle a certain weight, don't take the risk. Simply put, the people at the ER aren't going to be very impressed with your PR. Err on the side of caution and pump out that last set with a lower resistance - besides, if you're home alone, you don't have anyone to show off for.

2. OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT - Training is a marathon, not a sprint, so don't think you have to keep your rest times under 30 seconds and cram as many sets into your workout as possible. You should be taking your time, especially if you're alone, because excessive speed, even with lower resistance, can lead to injury. Don't think your muscles are going to turn and run if you stop to take a few extra breaths between sets.

3. EXPOSE YOURSELF - If you can, try to avoid training in your basement or garage, because if you get hurt, it will be harder for people to see or hear you. If you can train on the main level of your house, or on the porch or in the yard, someone may see you if something happens. Also, if you are yelling for help, your voice won't be covered up by walls and floors.

4. GO PUBLIC - If possible, let someone else know that you are working out, how long you are working out for, and a number they can reach you at if they don't hear from you after your workout should have ended. Just make sure you call them when you are done so they don't worry about you!

5. THE PHONE IS YOUR FRIEND - Make sure you have your phone at your side or in your pocket during the entire time you're working out. This way, you can contact someone nearby or call 911 if necessary. While it's unlikely that you'll need to do so, you can never be too careful.

6. REMEMBER YOUR WARM UP AND COOL DOWN - You can't skip your normal stretching and warm up/cool down routine just because you're not dealing with heavy weights. Your muscles still need to be stretched out before lifting weights.

7. REMOVE ALL OBSTACLES - Because you're exercising in an area you probably wouldn't be using under normal circumstances, make sure you keep the area clean and move anything that might get into your way, including pets.

8. GET A SPOTTER IF POSSIBLE - Just because no one is home at your house doesn't mean the entire neighborhood is gone. Try to get a spotter, or just someone to sit and read in the room or a few feet away in case any emergency situations arise.

[mrkdrt]

When you have a home gym you are limited on equipment and may feel a little nervous lifting barbells over your head when no one else is around.

Take a look in a typical gym nowadays. Spotters, bench "roll-cages," squat racks - all these and more can be seen, all to reduce to risks to a lifter. Well, those of you who work out at home may not have all these safety measures. Never put yourself at unnecessary risk, make sure your workout is as safe as possible.

What is the safest home gym workout? Be specific.

Let's be real. Every workout has risks, no matter what. The key is minimizing the risk as best you can.

For the following workout, here's exercises and tips to make it as safe as possible, while keeping your workouts efficient and productive. All you'll need is a couple dumbbells (adjustable weight dumbbells work great here), a bench and maybe some exercise bands to increase resistance.

Day 1 - Chest/Shoulders

Push-ups (Wide hand-set) - 3-4 x 10-15
Push-ups (Close hand-set) - 3-4 x 10-15
Handstand Push-ups - 3-4 x 10-15
Side Lateral Raises - 3-4 x 8-12

When performing wide handed push-ups, be careful not to flare your elbows out too far. Keeping your elbows in line with your body on descent will save your shoulders from some pain, and even injury.

If you'd like, you can swap Bench Press, Incline Press and DB Flyes with push-ups. You can drop the volume down a bit, with fewer repetitions per set. But hey, no one wants to drop a barbell full of weights on their face right? So I suggest using dumbbells for these lifts. Not only is this safer (you can drop weights to your side if you fail), but can also help fix symmetry problems and improve your stabilizer strength.

Day 2 - Back/Traps

Pull-ups - 3-4 x 6-10
One Arm DB Rows - 3-4 x 8-12
DB Shrugs - 3-4 x 8-12
Reverse Flyes - 3-4 x 8-12
Supermans - 3-4 x 10-15

For pull-ups, try not to lock you elbows at the bottom of the movement, this puts added stress to your tendons, and you could end up with a problem. If you don't have a chin-up bar handy, you can choose another exercise that will work your Lats, like DB Pullovers.

Day 3 - Light Cardio

Enjoy the weather outdoors if it's nice, or stay inside and run up some steps. Jump rope is another great form of cardio, and you can keep it light. If you don't have a jump rope, then hey, pretending you do is just as good!

Day 4 - Legs

Squats - 3-4 x 10-15
Lunges - 3-4 x 10-15
Stiff-Legged Deadlifts - 3-4 x 10-15
Standing Calf Raises - 3-4 x 10-15

Be sure your form is correct in these lifts; even using lightweight you can sustain an injury with poor form. For the deadlifts, ensure your lower back maintains an arch, and does not round out. Also, don't bend your elbows to help pick up the weight.

Day 5 - Arms

Chin-ups - 3-4 x 6-10
DB Hammer Curls - 3-4 x 8-12
Bench Dips - 3-4 x 8-12
Seated Tricep Press - 3-4 x 8-12

If you don't have a chin-up bar, you can swap this with another exercise to work your biceps. If you do perform chin-ups, do not drop your body at the end of the movement putting strain on your joints and tendons. For the Tricep Press, maintain proper posture while seated.

Day 6 - Light Cardio

Day 7 - Rest

What makes this workout safe?

The safety in this workout comes from a combination of using dumbbells and bodyweight exercises to reduce lifting risks and maintaining excellent form to minimize injury.

Using barbells can be dangerous for a few reasons. For example, if you are benching or squatting without a spot, there is always the risk you may drop the weight on yourself if you rep to failure or slip with your form. Using dumbbells can reduce this risk greatly. You don't have to struggle to re-rack the weight, and you can drop the weights to your side if you wear yourself out.

Bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and chin-ups are highly efficient exercises, and often work your muscles better than weighted exercises for the same muscle group. And of course, without heavy weights, there is far less risk for serious injury.

Using lighter weights also gives you a chance to make sure your form is top notch. Poor form can translate to serious problems if your working with heavy weight, so this workout gives you a chance to make every lift and exercises you do safe, even if you decide to increase your lifting weight.

What are some other tips to staying safe when working out at home?

Always warm-up your body. Stretches, short and light cardio, and warm-up sets can prevent injury. The last thing you want is a torn muscle, and it can happen even with a light weight. Warm-up sets are also a perfect chance to get your form corrected before using heavier weights.

Make sure your equipment is ready-to-use. If you have a spotter and are using a barbell, make sure the collars are on. The same goes for adjustable dumbbells. Ensure your chin-up bar is secure and can handle your weight.

Have a workout space. If you need to, do your workout outside. Don't exercise where your equipment or household items could get damaged. The last thing you want is a chunk taken out of your hardwood, or the end of your barbell going through your fish tank.

Do not sacrifice your form in pursuit of heavier weight. This one is self-explanatory.

If you can, get a spotter. Even though this workout is designed to be safe without a spotter, it never hurts to have someone around to help you if you hurt yourself or can't complete a movement.


Cheers

mrkdrt

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