Here’s all the guidance you need.
While they should challenge you, your technique shouldn’t falter to the point of being injury-prone.
Try this:Warm up your bench press with an empty barbell.
Spending more time in the eccentric portion of exercises is shown tolead to greater muscle mass and strength gains.
Try this:Start with a pair of light dumbbells to practice the movement.
Remember to fully extend your elbows with each rep. ## Push-up
Few exercises are as widely recognized as the humble push-up.
Although it’s a simple movement, push-ups are far from easy for beginner exercisers.
Luckily, there are plenty of modifications beginners can use to reap the benefits of push-ups.
A perfect rep done with assistance is far better than an imperfect rep done without assistance.
This also prevents injuries.
If you might’t do regular push-ups yet, don’t try decline push-ups.
Try this:If you’ve got the option to do regular push-ups, progress to decline push-ups.
Slowly lower your face toward the ground and press back up.
The dumbbell fly also targets the serratus anterior, a small muscle on the sides of your chest wall.
Try this:Practice the movement without weights at first.
Pay attention to your range of motion – stop the descent when you feel tension in your chest muscles.
This is vital for avoid tearing a muscle.
