Strength training exercises are basically anything for which either you use external weights, or your body weight to improve the flexibility of the muscles and strengthen them. 

With strength training, one can become more active and perform physical tasks without any hindrance. 

In this article, we’re going to enlighten facts about strength training exercises and how it can help you lock your youth forever. We’re also going to introduce you to 3 basic strength training exercises in the end. 

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Timing is Important 

Before getting into strength training or resistance training, one thing to keep in mind is that you should never take timers lightly. 

• For our muscles to work properly, blood supply is very important.
• If you continue to stay in a pose for long intervals, contraction may create inflammation and you may face muscle fatigue in the long term. 
• Pro tip for getting into strength training: never take timers lightly.
  

Start with the Basics: Squats

Benefits of Squats:

• Squats improves the capacity of tendons, ligaments and joints around the leg muscles, reducing the risks of foot injuries.
• It applies stress to the hip muscles, improving its tendency to bend.

Balance is important: Planks 

Benefits of Planks:

• Planks are very significant for building the core muscles of your body, including your abdominals and lower back.
• With a strong core, your ability to perform physical tasks amplifies. It can reduce lower back pain and develop athletic stamina in you.

Leg Raises for Strength Raising!

Benefits of Leg Raises:

• Leg raises build your lower abs and inner thigh muscles. 
• It also increases your hip strength and flexibility.

Conclusion

Strength training is vital for everyone to carry out daily day tasks with ease. Our muscles also need strengthening and movement and strength training is the ideal way for it.

There are thousands of exercises out there if you think you’re ready for the drill. Above, we’ve discussed the 3 basic ones like squats, planks and leg raises, so you know where to start from. 

We hope this article motivated you towards strength building.

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