Warming up before you begin a weight lifting routine is important to prepare your body for the workout and could prevent injuries. A proper warm-up will make your muscles more pliable, loosen up your joints, and can lead to a better overall performance.[1] Warming up incorrectly, however, can be a detriment to your workout, tire you out, and fail to protect you from further injuries such as twists or sprains.[2] By combining dynamic exercises and performing warm-up sets in the correct way, you can improve your weight lifting results.