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Proper Form

Browse 41 articles about proper form on LiftStrong. Evidence-based training and nutrition advice to help you get stronger and build muscle.

41 articles

How to Brace Your Core: The Lifter's Guide to Breathing Under Load
Strength Training

How to Brace Your Core: The Lifter's Guide to Breathing Under Load

8 min·Jeff·Mar 8, 2026
How to Do a Proper Barbell Squat: Complete Form Guide
Training Techniques

How to Do a Proper Barbell Squat: Complete Form Guide

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
How to Warm Up Properly Before Lifting Weights
Training Techniques

How to Warm Up Properly Before Lifting Weights

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
10 Best Free Weight Exercises for Beginners
Strength Training

10 Best Free Weight Exercises for Beginners

5 min·Jeff·Sep 22, 2024
Push-Up Workout for Beginners: 4-Week Program to Build Strength
Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up Workout for Beginners: 4-Week Program to Build Strength

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Magnesium for Sleep and Recovery: The Lifter's Guide
Supplements

Magnesium for Sleep and Recovery: The Lifter's Guide

6 min·Jess·Mar 28, 2026
High Bar vs Low Bar Squat: Which Should You Do?
Strength Training

High Bar vs Low Bar Squat: Which Should You Do?

9 min·Sam·Dec 18, 2025
Sticking Points: Why Your Lift Stalls and How to Fix It
Strength Training

Sticking Points: Why Your Lift Stalls and How to Fix It

9 min·Jeff·Feb 5, 2026
How to Warm Up for Squats, Bench Press, and Deadlifts
Strength Training

How to Warm Up for Squats, Bench Press, and Deadlifts

9 min·Sam·Mar 1, 2026
How to Pick the Right Weight for Every Exercise
Strength Training

How to Pick the Right Weight for Every Exercise

7 min·Jeff·Mar 8, 2026
Morning vs Evening Workouts: Does Training Time Actually Matter?
Strength Training

Morning vs Evening Workouts: Does Training Time Actually Matter?

8 min·Olivia·Mar 8, 2026
Bench Press Form Guide: Stop Making These Mistakes
Training Techniques

Bench Press Form Guide: Stop Making These Mistakes

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
How to Do Dips Properly: Chest vs Tricep Variations
Training Techniques

How to Do Dips Properly: Chest vs Tricep Variations

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Best Pre-Workout Foods: What to Eat Before the Gym
Nutrition

Best Pre-Workout Foods: What to Eat Before the Gym

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Creatine Loading Phase: Necessary or Waste of Time?
Supplements

Creatine Loading Phase: Necessary or Waste of Time?

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Caffeine and Exercise Performance: How Much Is Too Much?
Nutrition

Caffeine and Exercise Performance: How Much Is Too Much?

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Water Intake for Lifters: How Much You Actually Need
Nutrition

Water Intake for Lifters: How Much You Actually Need

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Sleep and Muscle Recovery: How Many Hours Do You Need?
Recovery

Sleep and Muscle Recovery: How Many Hours Do You Need?

15 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Workout Music: Does It Actually Improve Performance?
Fitness Lifestyle

Workout Music: Does It Actually Improve Performance?

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
7 Strength Training Mistakes Sabotaging Your Gains—and How to Fix Them
Strength Training

7 Strength Training Mistakes Sabotaging Your Gains—and How to Fix Them

6 min·Jeff·Oct 12, 2024
Strength Training for Runners: Improving Performance and Preventing Injuries
Strength Training

Strength Training for Runners: Improving Performance and Preventing Injuries

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Winter Sports Preparation: Strength Training for Skiing and Snowboarding
Strength Training

Winter Sports Preparation: Strength Training for Skiing and Snowboarding

4 min·Jeff·Nov 26, 2024
The Future of Fitness: 2025 Strength Training Revolution
Strength Training

The Future of Fitness: 2025 Strength Training Revolution

3 min·Jeff·Oct 27, 2024
Mind-Muscle Connection: Techniques to Improve Your Lifting Form
Muscle Building

Mind-Muscle Connection: Techniques to Improve Your Lifting Form

8 min·Jeff·Sep 30, 2024
Time Under Tension: Slow Rep Training for Muscle Growth
Muscle Building

Time Under Tension: Slow Rep Training for Muscle Growth

2 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
The Perfect Push-Up Form: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Push-Up Workouts

The Perfect Push-Up Form: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
12-Week Full Body Transformation Plan: From Beginner to Fit
Strength Training

12-Week Full Body Transformation Plan: From Beginner to Fit

15 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
30-Day HIIT Challenge: Burn Fat and Build Muscle in Just 20 Minutes a Day
HIIT & Cardio

30-Day HIIT Challenge: Burn Fat and Build Muscle in Just 20 Minutes a Day

5 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
90-Day Muscle Building Program: Packing on Mass for Hardgainers
Muscle Building

90-Day Muscle Building Program: Packing on Mass for Hardgainers

8 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
4-Week Kettlebell-Only Workout Plan for Total Body Conditioning
Strength Training

4-Week Kettlebell-Only Workout Plan for Total Body Conditioning

5 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Recovery Techniques for Athletes: Optimizing Performance and Preventing Injury
Recovery

Recovery Techniques for Athletes: Optimizing Performance and Preventing Injury

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
The Role of Creatine in Muscle Building: Dosage, Timing, and Effects
Supplements

The Role of Creatine in Muscle Building: Dosage, Timing, and Effects

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Rock Climbing and Pull-Up Strength: How They Complement Each Other
Pull-Up Training

Rock Climbing and Pull-Up Strength: How They Complement Each Other

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Is Beef Protein Isolate Better Than Whey Isolate?
Nutrition

Is Beef Protein Isolate Better Than Whey Isolate?

7 min·Jeff·Aug 29, 2024
How Push-Ups Transform Your Body: Before and After Results
Push-Up Workouts

How Push-Ups Transform Your Body: Before and After Results

12 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Push-Up Board: How This Simple Tool Can Revolutionize Your Workouts
Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up Board: How This Simple Tool Can Revolutionize Your Workouts

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Decline Push-Ups: Targeting Upper Chest for Balanced Development
Push-Up Workouts

Decline Push-Ups: Targeting Upper Chest for Balanced Development

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Bulking for Endurance Athletes: Balancing Mass Gain with Performance
Muscle Building

Bulking for Endurance Athletes: Balancing Mass Gain with Performance

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
1-Hour Olympic Weightlifting Session for Power and Explosiveness
Workouts

1-Hour Olympic Weightlifting Session for Power and Explosiveness

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Boosting Performance
Strength Training

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Boosting Performance

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Common Strength Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Strength Training

Common Strength Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024