111/365 Go Big then Go Small

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

As promised, here is another tip for weight lifting. Start with your big muscles first then work your way to the smaller ones.

Exercise scientists have concluded that strength, power, hypertrophy, and muscle endurance improve best by following this rule. For example, if you are going to work your pushing muscles, begin with some Lat Pull-downs to work your latissimus dorsi. You could follow that with rows using a barbell, dumbbells, or a cable to work your trapezius. You'll notice that while you do this, you will feel your biceps swell with blood and power as you will have naturally used them to perform the previous two exercises. The biceps are secondary muscles that are used during big muscle group exercises. This means that they are secondary when you perform activities of daily living like picking up dirty cloths from the floor or washing the dishes.

Start exercising the big muscles then continue to the smaller ones.

In health,

Lauren