Top mistakes people are making in gym

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TOP MISTAKES PEOPLE ARE MAKING IN GYM 1. Lifting Too Light of A Weight This is the most common mistake I see with women. They are under the notion that if they even touch a heavy weight they will sprout gigantic muscles out of nowhere. This is a very incorrect belief. Women simply do not have the testosterone levels in their body to grow such muscles without a great deal of hard work and a near perfect diet. Yes, it is possible for some women to develop muscles quickly to an extent if they are prone to building muscles easily, but this doesn't happen overnight and if you did see you were developing muscles quicker than you would like you could easily adjust your training before it got out of control. 2. Lifting Too Heavy Of A Weight On the other hand is much more common for men to do. When you lift a weight that is heavier than you can handle, often your form becomes incorrect and not only do you sacrifice the benefits of the exercise but you put yourself at risk for serious injury.If you are planning on lifting a weight that is heavier than you think you might be able to lift, but still want to challenge your muscles, one option you have to reduce the risk of injury is to enlist in the help of a spotter. This person will essentially give you an extra little hand if you need it or if your form is becoming incorrect or you are risking an injury. Remember though, a lighter weight with good form is always better than a heavier weight with poor form. 3. Using Improper Form:-


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