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If you go too hard too soon you could risk an injury, so Jackson recommends seeing a trainer to get you off to a great start.“ A few sessions with a trainer will help you dial your technique and get you set up with a solid program,” he says.“ This is an investment in yourself.”

Consistency is key

Like most good things in life, the results won’ t be instant.“ You’ ll actually get stronger before observing any changes in muscle size,” Laith points out.“ Your goal

should be to practise the correct technique for each exercise. Your body will adapt and, after a few weeks, you can start gradually increasing the resistance.”

It‘ s worth remembering nobody was born doing big bench presses.“ Even the strongest people you see in the gym had to pick up their first dumbbell at some point,” says Jackson.“ Strength training is about progress not perfection. Consistency beats intensity. What matters is showing up and adding up the little wins to get you closer to your goal each day.”

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