James Owens

1. Proper Technique

2. Warm up
 Stretch
 Start with light walk

3. Bench Press
 Don’t arch your back
 Push weights straight up
and down

4. Bench Press
 Proper grip
 Always have a spotter

5. Squats
 Keep your back straight
 Do not bend over while
squatting

6. Squats
 Set your feet outside
of your shoulders
 Point your feet outward

7. Dangers of weight lifting
 Note both hand position and poor
spotting
 http://www.maniacworld.com/bench-
pressing-gone-wrong.html
 Over lifting can be dangerous
 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xet47c
_idiot-videos-squat-gone-wrong_people

8. Don’t forget
 Proper form
 Have a spotter
 Never over lift

9. Image Sources
 http://www.1st4fitness.com/bench-press-technique
 http://sluceo.com/2009-national-ceo-conference
 http://www.1st4fitness.com/bench-press-technique
 http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/reverse-
bands-bench-press.htm
 http://myweightliftingprograms.com/for-
beginners/importance-of-lifting-weights-with-a-
correct-technique
 http://gregtrainer.com/2012/02/14/low-bar-back-
squat-troubleshooting
 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/category/training-
tips/page/2/
 http://www.floridatoday.com/content/blogs/fitness/201
0_02_01_archive.shtml