| When you start a bodybuilding routine, you will be | | | | your level of proficiency. Push yourself to the edge of |
| putting a lot of stress on your muscles. Therefore it is | | | | exhaustion, but don't go over the edge. |
| important to know how to prevent bodybuilding injuries. | | | | It is important to have a spotter when you are lifting |
| Proper warm up and cool down is just as important as | | | | heavy weights. This person should be someone equal |
| the activities themselves. A proper warm up should | | | | to you in strength. It would be of little use to have a |
| last about 15 minutes, with 5 minutes of aerobic | | | | spotter than cannot lift the same weights as you can. |
| exercise and 10 minutes of stretching. This helps to | | | | This spotter can also be there to keep you motivated |
| loosen up the muscles to prepare them for the hard | | | | and to let you know when it is time to give it up for the |
| work ahead. You should also lift a few weights during | | | | day. If by chance, you should drop something heavy on |
| the warm up in order to get ready for a serious | | | | your foot, then you have someone who can help you. |
| workout. | | | | Once you know what the proper form is, you should |
| While you want to exercise for as long and as hard | | | | practice working out in front of a mirror. This way you |
| as you can, you do need to recognize your limits. You | | | | can actually see your own form in order to prevent |
| should never try to lift more weight than you can | | | | injuries. By following the basics of bodybuilding, |
| because this can seriously damage the muscles. Even | | | | watching your diet and not trying to do too much too |
| though you want to have an intense workout, you | | | | soon, you should have an injury free workout regimen. |
| should always use the proper form and weight for | | | | |