How to Start Strength Training

Sources Medically Reviewed on 02/18/2020 Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on February 18, 2020
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SOURCES:
AARP: "Breathe for a Better Workout."
American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Starting a Strength Training Program."
Harvard Health Publishing: "Exercise 101: Don't skip the warm-up or cool-down."
Mayo Clinic: "Weight training: Do's and don'ts of proper technique," "For weight training, is it better to use free weights or machine weights?"
Nemours Foundation: "Strength Training."
NHS Choices: "Top 10 gym exercises done incorrectly."
National Institute On Aging: "Wall Push-Up."
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on February 18, 2020
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