Don’t do it!!! One thing that really frustrates me in the gym is watching all the guys wasting their time by doing exercises incorrectly. I’ve also worked with a number of guys who have stated they do certain exercises and use various techniques after watching someone in their gym doing it. This is not the way to learn how to train.
This week I decided to do a quick visual survey in my gym to see how many guys were doing exercises incorrectly. This occurred over five days for about an hour each time. What I saw blew me away. Over 50% of guys I observed were either wasting their time or risking injury through incorrect technique. The most common mistake was not fully lowering the weight during the down portion of an exercise or performing the rep too quickly.
If you are unsure if you are using the correct technique in the gym, ask a qualified trainer to show you to the proper and safe way to perform the exercise. Don’t forget to follow a proven training program also design by a professional trainer. Everyone wants to get the maximum results from the time they spend in the gym so stop wasting time and learn to train effectively and efficiently.
This week I decided to do a quick visual survey in my gym to see how many guys were doing exercises incorrectly. This occurred over five days for about an hour each time. What I saw blew me away. Over 50% of guys I observed were either wasting their time or risking injury through incorrect technique. The most common mistake was not fully lowering the weight during the down portion of an exercise or performing the rep too quickly.
If you are unsure if you are using the correct technique in the gym, ask a qualified trainer to show you to the proper and safe way to perform the exercise. Don’t forget to follow a proven training program also design by a professional trainer. Everyone wants to get the maximum results from the time they spend in the gym so stop wasting time and learn to train effectively and efficiently.
Jim
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