Although there are many advantages to heavy lifting, it also begs the crucial question of how to determine when it's safe to push yourself. Chief fitness consultant Pawan Behal, who founded the Behal Fitness Center in Shahkot, Punjab, tells indianexpress.com that mastering perfect form with lighter weights consistently is a sign that a person is ready to move on to bigger weights. Your body is ready for more resistance when you can perform hip thrusts with a stable core, a regulated, neutral spine, and ideal glute activation without feeling uncomfortable or making compensatory movements.He adds that gains in general strength, stamina, and mobility—particularly in the hips and lower back—indicate preparedness. "These are obvious indicators that you're developing the required muscular foundation and neuromuscular coordination to handle heavier loads safely if you've gradually increased weights over time and have been training under appropriate supervision or according to a structured program," says Behal.
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