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Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:25 am
by carlajjjrr
Do you keep warm ups short or detailed Curious how others balance injury prevention and time
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:57 am
by Stephine45
I usually keep my warm-up short Just a few lighter sets before my main lifts and that’s enough for me
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 11:29 am
by Tyler66jj
For heavy lifts I take more time to warm up For smaller exercises I just do one light set and start
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 11:59 am
by Mathewsdf
About 5 minutes of light cardio and a couple warm-up sets works well for me
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 12:28 pm
by Emma234
I used to skip warm-ups but started getting small injuries Now I always do at least 2–3 light sets
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 4:52 am
by Amelia189
Nothing complicated for me Just gradually increase the weight until I reach my working sets
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 5:24 am
by Miajjr2
Leg day needs more warm-up for me Upper body days are usually quicker
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 6:52 am
by Lunaiju
If I spend too long warming up I feel tired before the workout even starts
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:24 am
by Zoe!!43
I just warm up until the movement feels comfortable and my joints feel ready
Re: Warm Ups How Much Is Necessary and How Much Is Too Much
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:55 am
by Charlotte98!!
A few light sets and some stretching is usually enough before I start lifting heavy