Form 
Hang
out in a gym long enough and you will start to
hear many complaints. Injured shoulders,
stiff backs, tweaked biceps, and strained
hamstrings. The causes are many and
varied, but the biggest culprit is bad
technique. Proper technique is the key not
only to making solid strength gains, but also to
maintaining health over the long term.
Generally
speaking, using good form means lifting less
weight than you might think you're able.
Proper form requires you to isolate the muscle
or muscles you're trying to build, which makes
the exercise harder to perform.
Keep
in mind that the weight you lift is in many ways
insignificant. Instead what's important is
how you lift that weight. Remember that
you are lifting to improve your body and mind,
not to pump up your ego. Lifting slowly
through a full range of motion is your ultimate
goal. If you practice proper technique
from the beginning, you'll build a solid
base—strength from the inside out. Slow,
controlled movements and proper breathing are a
few of the key components to building a
magnificent natural, healthy state of mind and
body.
