Weight training

Weight training is a technique for developing muscular strength and endurance by way of progressively lifting increasing amounts of weight. Weight training in itself is not considered a sport. Rather, it is typically used as a form of exercise or training. Weight training is a component of bodybuilding and weightlifting (both of which can also refer to scored events that have spectators).

Weight training regimens should allow for a rest the day after working a specific muscle group. This allows the healing and recovery time for the muscles to repair and grow.

Repetitions are how many times you work a muscle with an exercise without a break. They are generally grouped into sets, which are separated by a short break.

Isotonic exercises include pushing or pulling exercises against a movable object. Equipment typically used includes dumbbells[?], barbells[?], curl bars[?] and benches. Anything you can pick up can be used for weightlifting, but for best effect it should be pre-measured.

Isometric exercises involve exercises where no 'movement' takes place. An example of an isometric exercise would be to place the palms of your hands against each other and push.

Effective weight training makes use of progressive overload: you lift a little more each time you train, and eventually you're able to lift lots more weight than you were able to lift when you started. The first example of progressive overload training in literature occurs in the legend of Milo of Crete.