Warmup Exercises Before Weightlifting

Health

By Atharv Sharma
Published Jan 27, 2023

Hindustan Times

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Exercises that warm up your muscles before a lifting session can help prevent injuries and promote muscle growth

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Here are some essential warmup exercises to do before weightlifting

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Bodyweight Squats

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Squats engage a wide variety of muscles, including your quadriceps, hip flexors, and hamstrings, and also warm up your core and lower back

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Jumping Jacks

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Jumping jacks help activate your upper body, including your deltoids, pectorals, biceps, and triceps

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Leg Stretches

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Leg stretches help you prepare your hip flexors and leg muscles for weightlifting

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Cardio Exercise

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Cardio exercises such as running, climbing stairs, or cycling will activate and warm up your muscles before you put them to work

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