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Revised:    31 JULY 2011

TRAINING RULES TO AVOID INJURY

Common sense and professional knowledge dictate how to avoid injury.  The rules are very simple:

1.  Maintain the weightlifting room and exercise equipment in proper order.

2.  Make sure athletes warm up.

3.  Do not overdose. Avoid rhabdomyolysis.

4.  Do not recommend the maximal effort method for beginning athletes.

5.  Be cautious with the use of free weights.

6.  Provide assistance when a barbell weight exceeds maximum weight and yielding exercises are being performed.

7.  Emphasize harmonic strength topography; avoid imbalance in muscle development.

8. Make sure weightlifting and spitting techniques are clearly understood.

Source:  Science and Practice of Strength Training, Second Addition

Vladimiri M. Zatsiotsky and William J. Kraemer