What are some tips for safety in the weight room?

What are some tips for safety in the weight room?

Gary Brazina (Sports Medicine Physician) gives expert video advice on: What are some tips for safety in the weight room?

The real key to being safe in the weight room is not to overdo the amount of weight you're lifting. To try to keep your weight to where you can do safely three sets of fifteen on any given exercise. Most injuries occur when people's ego gets in the way of their muscle. In other words, trying to do maximum lift, one repetition sets. If you stay at three sets of fifteen or twenty, you'll be safe. High reps, low weight.