Weight Training Techniques

There's never been a better time to build muscle and create a healthier body than today. And since there are so many different ways to work out, we thought it would be extra helpful to put together some key weight training techniques to help you on your way.

First and foremost, you need to have a solid foundation for your body before you really get into your weight training. This is accomplished through a well-balanced, rounded diet. It's imperative that you get ample amounts of both fruits and vegetables. And when you can, try to eat them raw as this ensures that the vitamin and mineral complexes stay in tact. You should also try including foods rich in protein such as eggs, chicken and milk. You can also look to weight training supplements such as soy protein mixes or whey protein shakes. Another element that's essential to healthy muscle building is water-make sure to drink at least 10 glasses of water every day.

Second, you need to have goals to work towards in your weight training. By providing yourself with goals, you will create great daily motivators. It makes a huge difference on your mental state when you have a goal. But an extremely significant factor to keep in mind at all times is to make sure your goals are realistic. If you set unrealistic goals, then you're setting yourself up for extreme frustration, which eventually makes you want to stop weight training altogether or will at least make working out more difficult as you'll be battling mental and physical stress. Try setting realistic goals by figuring out an ultimate end result and then creating intermediate steps that you can work towards on a short-term basis.

Ask your friends what works for them. By doing this, you'll get direct feedback on what works for their specific body types. You can then compare your body to their and adjust accordingly. You can save yourself a lot of discovery pains and cut out experimentation by keeping a pulse on your friends' results.

Another tremendous factor in successful weight training is dedication and commitment. You have to be ready to make a workout plan and stick to it! Do this by writing a schedule out for yourself. For example, plan on working on your back on Monday, your chest on Wednesday and then doing an intense cardio workout on Friday. The key is consistency.