The Worst Weight Lifting Mistakes You Should Avoid At All Costs If You Struggle With Back Pain

Personal trainer and massage therapist Peterson Pierre of Xenhouse authored this story.

One of the main things women should know about weight lifting is that women have wider hips due to a larger Q-angle. A Q-angle is the measurement of the angle between the long axes of the femur bone and tibia which makes women more prone to knee injuries. When it comes to weight lifting, women should focus on strengthening their lower back as well as gaining stability in their knees. Focusing on these two areas will prevent common injuries that often occur in women.

A common mistake is starting with heavy weights. It is important that you work up to a weight that is both comfortable and challenging for you. Additionally, people tend to overload in the gym and put too many exercises in their routine. Having a more focused routine helps the pacing of the workout and puts more emphasis in mastering the correct form.

When it comes to weight lifting, functional movements are very important. I would definitely incorporate several other movements in your workout. Deadlifts, squats, bench press, bent over rows, overhead shoulder press, pull-ups, and rotational movements are all great exercises that women should incorporate in their workout routine.

Check out the videos below and see how you can do them.

Bench Press