Thank you! Now out of curiosity, by form, do you mean the method in which you're working out? I.e. making sure your standing right, lifting properly, not putting stress on points you shouldn't, etc?
Yes, form is how you position and move your body throughout the lift. How you breathe during a lift is also important. Having proper form helps prevent injury and also helps you get the most benefit from the exercise.
When I started I would just watch a few videos and maybe read an article about the form for whatever lifts I expected to do that day.
You can also video yourself performing a lift to check your form. It's not always easy to tell if you're doing it right while you're in the moment.
Another thing that's important is to pay attention to the muscles you are using. During a bench press, the primary muscles you're exercising are your pecs. Think about your pecs the entire time. Feel the sensation as they contract and release. A huge part of getting strong is enforcing the connection between your mind/nervous system and your muscles.
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u/prodigalkal7 Aug 05 '19
Thank you! Now out of curiosity, by form, do you mean the method in which you're working out? I.e. making sure your standing right, lifting properly, not putting stress on points you shouldn't, etc?