Monthly Feature: Exercise form

There are factors to consider when we exercise that are very important in attaining our goals safely and effectively, such as:

• Breathing
• Form
• Time under tension
• Posture
• And a few more.

I would like to touch a bit on exercise form during weight training. Having incorrect form compromises safety and can lead to injury. Sometimes, you might feel soreness in the wrong muscle group because of this and not see the results you want.

For example, bicep exercises; in order to get stronger arms, you lift heavier weights over time. However, done incorrectly such as the torso rocking back and forth or the spine rotating, etc. depending on the exercises such as in bicep curls or rows can cause lower back soreness and even back injury. This happens when you try to lift too heavy too fast and the back compensates for the lack of arm strength, where the focus should be in order to strengthen the biceps properly and safely. Proper joint action must be understood and executed to match the respective muscle group being worked.

Working with a personal trainer helps to address this problem. You can be observed and corrected accordingly while exercising to achieve results more efficiently and risk-free.