13. How To Weight Lift With Confidence When You're Just Starting Out

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As a quick disclaimer, the information in this episode is for informational purposes only.  No material in this episode is intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  If you have questions regarding your ability to participate in a weight lifting program, seek medical advice with your primary care doctor or orthopedic doctor.  Do not delay seeking medical advice because of the information you’ve received in this episode.

Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2 part episode series.  In today’s part 1 episode, I’ll review: 1) weight lifting terms and definitions because many terms are interchangeable and only have slightly different meanings 2) what it is about weight lifting that you want to pay attention to - including sets, reps, 1 rep max, weight intensity, and types of progressions.  And in next week’s part 2 episode I’ll review 1) Why maybe rate of perceived exertion is more practical than prioritizing percentage of your 1 rep max and 2) how a functional, multi-joint lift like a barbell back squat is a higher level exercise than the single-joint lift like the leg press.  Although I will also discuss how a single joint movement in many situations is strategically used to isolate certain muscle groups when strength and hypertrophy are the goal.

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