Do you immediately pick up a pair of heavy dumbbells and immediately start working out? Tut, tut. You need to warm up! Especially if you want to reduce your risk of injury and give yourself the best possible chance for a successful lift.
Warming up for a workout may seem straightforward. You just do a few light reps for whatever exercise you’re doing then you’re done, right? Wrong. Well, technically, you could warm up like this. But, if you’re looking to shift some heavy weight, this could potentially increase your risk of injury and not prime your body efficiently.
