Description

Some people refer to weight training asstrength training. While
they are not exactly the same, they are both similar to eachother.
Strength training focuses on increasing muscular strength andsize.
Weight training is one type of strength training using weights asthe
primary force to build muscle mass.

The basic principles of weight training are pretty much thesame
as those of strength training. It involves a manipulation ofthe
numbers of reps, sets, tempo, exercise types, and weight movedto
cause desired increases in strength, endurance, size, orshape.
The specific combination of reps, sets, exercises, and weight
depends upon the desires of the body builder. Sets with fewerreps
can be performed with heavier weights but have a reduced impacton
endurance.

Equipment used in weight training include barbells,dumbbells,
pulleys, and stacks in the form of weight machines or the body’sown
weight as in push-ups and chin-ups. Different weights willgive
different types of resistance.

Weight training also focuses on form performing themovements
with the appropriate muscle groups and not transferring the weightto
different body parts in order to move great weight. If you don’tuse
good form in weight training, you risk muscle injury which couldhinder
your progress.

Another form of weight training is resistance training.
Resistance training involves the use of elastic or hydraulicresistance
to contraction rather than gravity. When your muscles are resistinga
weight, the overall tone of that muscle will grow over time.

If you are a beginner at weight training, you should notjust
“jump right in”. You need to build up your strength andover-working
your muscles can cause more harm than good. Some of yourmuscles
might be naturally stronger than others. Building up slowlyallows
muscles to develop appropriate strengths relative to eachother.