A test to determine if you are moving too quickly - You should be able to come to a smooth, complete STOP at any point in the movement. Exhale on each exertion. Maintain a neutral posture at all times while Strength Training. Preserve normal spine alignment. Your back should be neither flat nor arched.
Poor posture causes back problems.
Work on using correct posture not only while doing your Strength Training, but also throughout your entire day. Following are just some of the Upper Body exercises that we do at the Aerobic Spot. These are exercises that will strengthen your shoulders, chest, back, triceps and biceps. Also included are some pointers to keep in mind while performing the exercises. Keep your elbow up.