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Dumbbell and barbell safety first

If you look at any fitness regime which is designed to improve cardiovascular health, and develop the arms, shoulders and upper body generally, one of the first accessories that you will note is the dumbbell or barbell. The difference between these two weight lifting variations is that the dumbbell is a short bar with weights on, designed to be lifted by one hand, whilst the barbell is a long bar, with weights on each end, which has to be lifted using both hands, with a different stance and approach.

When lifting a barbell, most of the stress will be on the technique, over the weight – in fact, if the correct technique is not followed, then extreme injury can be sustained, which makes the dumbbell a much safer option for home fitness use. When lifting any heavy weights, it is important to remember to lift using a straight back, using the legs first, from a squatting position, before attempting to raise the bar from the waist to the shoulders, and up above the head.

The over the head stance is only applicable in certain kinds of barbell lifting training regimes. The most popular way to train with this equipment is to lift the bar from the waist to the shoulders, and then lowering it again. This arm curl will help to work out the arms in an affective, safe way, and it is preferable to perform many repetitions with a reasonable weight rather than to try and go for a huge weight straight away.

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