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Scientific research and health experts suggest that regular strength training should be part of a well-rounded fitness regime. Resistance training—particularly weight lifting—helps increase bone density, build muscle mass and develop overall strength. If you're looking for weight lifting information, the Web is a great place to find tutorials, advice and resources.

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Strength Training Routines

Many Web sites offer photos and videos of professionals as they execute various weight lifting routines. Take a look at these videos and detailed descriptions of the exercises to get a better understanding of the proper technique.

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Because different sites film from different angles, it's a good idea to check out the same exercise on multiple Web sites. Seeing alternative views can enhance your understanding of the mechanics of the movement.

Read descriptions of exercise techniques carefully and look for a section of "don'ts" or "common mistakes." By knowing what you shouldn't do, you'll be able to correct errors in form when you perform the exercise.

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The Washington Post has a section of exercise demonstrations by people who look like average, fit individuals rather than buff bodybuilders, so it may be less intimidating for the novice. Find exercises for the upper body, lower body and the core, both for the beginner and the advanced strength trainer.

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Global Health & Fitness has a unique "Muscle Map" for navigation. The Web site uses QuickTime technology for its video demonstrations, so the demos are of good quality. Moreover, the descriptions of the exercises are quite detailed, and include a "Don'ts" section to caution you about common technique mistakes.

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ShapeFit 's exercise demonstration videos tend to be a bit jerky, but the descriptions of the techniques are fairly detailed. Moreover, the list of available exercises is extensive and includes more than 300 animations, so there's lots of variety (just don't be fooled by the Google ads near the top of the page).

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