The most important thing to develop while performing exercises is the mind-body connection. Beginners sometimes do not make this connection right away, it takes some practice. This is the only time I will have someone isolate a muscle group and not have them activate the glutes and abdominals. Usually they are not even using a weight. I have them perform the movement just by flexing the individual muscle. This is why one of the worst things a beginner can do is get on an exercise machine. The idea is that machines are easy and great for a beginner. The problem is that machines can teach improper form, which is why it's the exact worst thing for a beginner. Until proper form and balance is learned with free weights, machines have no place in a beginners workout regimen. There are many other things wrong with machines but that's another discussion.
You will be surprised how great of a workout you get just by squeezing your muscles as hard as you can, with no weights at all. This practice develops the mind-body connection and improves form greatly. Go ahead and try it. Do four sets of standing biceps curls with no weights. Squeeze as hard as you can. You may feel areas of your arm you never knew you had before.
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