Proper form = Results

As personal trainers, our job is to ensure proper form with exercises.
But why is form so important? There are two solid answers to this
question.

The first is to prevent injury by minimizing unnecessary torque on
vulnerable joints. This usually involves correct spinal posture with
exercises and minimizing jerky movements. Control is your friend.

The second reason involves isolating muscles. Each exercise is
designed to work a specific muscle or muscle group. The reason that
exercise is performed is to strengthen or tone those muscles for that
exercise. If improper form is used, muscles other than the ones
designed for that exercise often take some of the load away from the
ones you are trying to work. This means fewer gains for those areas
you are working on. Momentum can also take away from your results. So
slow down, find the right weight for yourself, and focus on training
the muscles the exercise is designed for.
Here is our tip of the week in regard to proper form. Start all
exercises with less weight than you know you can do and only go up if
you can maintain proper form. This means no swinging, no arching, and
moving slow and controlled with each exercise. As a disclaimer, there
are times in which it can be appropriate to deviate from this path,
but most people at this level of training have sports specific goals
and much gym experience. Good luck and be safe.

Thanks,
Furious Fitness Seattle