Common Strength Training Mistakes

Get Ripped by Avoiding These Strength Training No-Nos

September 27, 2011

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by Jenny Sugar 2

You've been strength training on your own for a while, and you're not seeing results. It's so frustrating! Here are some reasons why and tips to help you tone your muscles more effectively.

1 / 10

by Jenny Sugar 2

You've been strength training on your own for a while, and you're not seeing results. It's so frustrating! Here are some reasons why and tips to help you tone your muscles more effectively.

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2 Comments

smart blonde 1 year 33 weeks

These are all very good tips, especially the one about treating all your muscles the same. One tip I wish was here, though, is "not lifting enough weight." The last few reps should be a struggle. We get stronger by lifting heavier weights, breaking down muscle, and building it back up. That can't happen if we stick to 3 and 5-lb dumbbells (though for working smaller muscle groups those weights can certainly be appropriate).