It goes without saying that every exercise should be done with good form. Why then are people risking injury by continually exercising with poor form?
Heavy Weights
Heavy weights demand good form and even though you might be able to cheat to get one last rep, how has that last rep improved your strength. The muscles you would normally use with good form have been supplemented by other muscles during the cheat reps so nothing is really accomplished and you risk injuring yourself in the process.
Metabolic circuits
During metabolic circuits the demand for good form is even greater. Here, by pushing yourself beyond what you are currently capable of you risk not only acute injury but also overuse injuries to surrounding muscles.
Take home tip: Stop your set as soon as your form deteriorates.
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