Free weight exercises provide the ultimate body building experience by allowing work to take place on isolated muscle groups.
To perform free weight exercises safely a few basic rules must be adhered to, including; warming up and stretching before attempting any lifts, make sure that the bar is evenly loaded, never lift alone, concentrate on good technique, always lift within your capabilities, make sure your back is kept straight throughout the whole lifting sequence and for barbell exercises fully appreciate the importance of technique for the get set position, clean and heave press and make sure your spotter understands their responsibilities.
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