Training with a barbell is one of the best options that we must integrate into our workouts. On the one hand, because it will help us develop our muscles, but not only that, but we will improve our posture, we will achieve more flexibility and we will even put stress aside, which we sorely need.
So, for all this and more, we must begin to barbell training as one of the most common strength exercises. But yes, you need a series of tips to start. Since, as usually happens, at first we will not control the technique too much, the exercises that we can perform with it or the weight that we must add. We tell you all that and more!
Warm up before barbell training
We must always keep warm-up in mind. ¿Why is it so important? Because thanks to it, our temperature rises little by little and we will ensure that possible injuries are left aside.. The muscles will adapt to the movement and consequently, also to the effort we make. So they will not be caught off guard and they will resist much more. So, knowing this importance, you know that you can't do without doing the proper warm-up. Hence, movements of the arms, shoulders and even the back will be conducive to start.
Choose the exercise to perform and practice its execution
Although we talk in general about barbell training, it is true that within it we have a series of basic exercises. On the one hand, there are the eternal squats that always accompany us and with a barbell they will not be far behind. The stride is another of the proposals, as well as the deadlift, dropping the bar forward in a controlled manner.. Without forgetting the one known as 'Hip Thrust' where the hip has its leading role. Each and every one of them has its execution to avoid forcing the body and having ailments. So that once you choose the exercise itself, all that remains is to position the body in the correct way and without tension.
Start off light
You already know that it is another of the basic points. Even if you see how your partners put a lot of weight on both sides of the bar, don't fall into that mistake if you're just starting out. Because it's not the best. To get started, it is always better to do it without any weight and only with the bar. So that you can perform the exercises in a more controlled way. When you have them, then nothing like adding weight little by little. You just have to feel good about what you're doing and have a little patience, because everything comes. We cannot go from 0 to 100 without first enjoying 10, 20, etc.
exercises in front of a mirror
Whenever we can there is nothing like having a mirror in front of you. It is true that it is always much better to have someone expert who can guide us. But if not, we are left with the first option of the mirror. This allows us to see how we really do the exercise, if we are bending our back a lot, if we are forcing any part of the body, etc. In this way we can correct everything that we do not see as correct. It is a way of practicing and being able to correct mistakes.
Rest is also part of your training
Sometimes we launch because we want to see the results as soon as possible and it is not possible. It is best to go step by step but doing things right. Therefore, we should not be in a hurry, take our time and above all, rest and a lot. Because if we go over training, frequency and even weight, it can be counterproductive for our body. It is said that a good rest is almost or as important as the exercises we have done. The body needs to recover for a new day. Hence, it is best to take things easy when starting to train with a barbell.