{"id":276,"date":"2025-04-16T09:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T09:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276"},"modified":"2025-08-20T10:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T10:52:26","slug":"beginner-gym-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Your Form: Top 5 Beginner Gym Mistakes in the Gym (And How to Avoid Them Like a Pro) \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udca5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gym-mistakes.webp\" alt=\"Demonstration of proper form to avoid beginner gym mistakes\n\" class=\"wp-image-277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gym-mistakes.webp 900w, https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gym-mistakes-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gym-mistakes-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Starting your fitness journey? Great. But don\u2019t let these rookie beginner gym mistakes mess up your gains or get you injured. Learn what you&#8217;re doing wrong and how to fix it\u2014fast!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#%F0%9F%8F%8B%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%E2%99%82%EF%B8%8F_Introduction_to_beginner_gym_mistakes_Your_Form_Is_Either_Making_You_Stronger%E2%80%94or_Breaking_You\" title=\"\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Introduction to beginner gym mistakes : Your Form Is Either Making You Stronger\u2014or Breaking You\">\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Introduction to beginner gym mistakes : Your Form Is Either Making You Stronger\u2014or Breaking You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#1%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Common_Beginner_Gym_Mistake_Lifting_Too_Heavy_Too_Soon\" title=\"1\ufe0f\u20e3 Common Beginner Gym Mistake: Lifting Too Heavy Too Soon.\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Common Beginner Gym Mistake: Lifting Too Heavy Too Soon.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#2%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Not_Using_Full_Range_of_Motion\" title=\"2\ufe0f\u20e3 Not Using Full Range of Motion\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Not Using Full Range of Motion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#3%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Rounded_Back_Shrugged_Shoulders_Lazy_Core\" title=\"3\ufe0f\u20e3 Rounded Back, Shrugged Shoulders, Lazy Core\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Rounded Back, Shrugged Shoulders, Lazy Core<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#4%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Fast_Reps_Weak_Results\" title=\"4\ufe0f\u20e3 Fast Reps = Weak Results\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Fast Reps = Weak Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#5%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Youre_Not_%E2%80%9CSaving_Time%E2%80%9D_Youre_Risking_Injury\" title=\"5\ufe0f\u20e3 You\u2019re Not \u201cSaving Time,\u201d You\u2019re Risking Injury\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 You\u2019re Not \u201cSaving Time,\u201d You\u2019re Risking Injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#%E2%9C%85_Final_Thoughts_Master_Your_Form_Master_Your_Results\" title=\"\u2705 Final Thoughts: Master Your Form = Master Your Results\">\u2705 Final Thoughts: Master Your Form = Master Your Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#%F0%9F%93%A3_Bonus_Free_Gym_Form_Checklist_Copy_Save_This\" title=\"\ud83d\udce3 Bonus: Free Gym Form Checklist (Copy &amp; Save This!)\">\ud83d\udce3 Bonus: Free Gym Form Checklist (Copy &amp; Save This!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#%F0%9F%94%84_Whats_Next\" title=\"\ud83d\udd04 What\u2019s Next?\">\ud83d\udd04 What\u2019s Next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/?p=276\/#%F0%9F%92%AC_Drop_a_Comment\" title=\"\ud83d\udcac Drop a Comment!\">\ud83d\udcac Drop a Comment!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%8B%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%E2%99%82%EF%B8%8F_Introduction_to_beginner_gym_mistakes_Your_Form_Is_Either_Making_You_Stronger%E2%80%94or_Breaking_You\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Introduction to beginner gym mistakes : Your Form Is Either Making You Stronger\u2014or Breaking You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve finally joined the gym? You\u2019re pumped? May be you\u2019ve also got your new workout playlist, even a shaker bottle, and you&#8217;re ready to lift heavy and grow but avoiding beginner gym mistakes .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, <strong>bad form is the #1 reason beginners don\u2019t see results\u2014or worse, get injured early on<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>you can also watch these sources how can a bad form and a beginner gym mistakes harms you : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/What-can-happen-if-you-use-improper-form-at-the-gym-for-a-long-time\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/What-can-happen-if-you-use-improper-form-at-the-gym-for-a-long-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.quora.com\/What-can-happen-if-you-use-improper-form-at-the-gym-for-a-long-time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And no worries, bro\u2014we\u2019ve ALL made mistakes in the beginning. What matters is that you learn and level up. So today, I\u2019m gonna walk you through the <strong>Top 5 Gym Form Mistakes beginners make<\/strong>, and exactly how to fix each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s fix that form, boost your gains, and train like a champ. \ud83d\udc4a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Common_Beginner_Gym_Mistake_Lifting_Too_Heavy_Too_Soon\"><\/span>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Common Beginner Gym Mistake: Lifting Too Heavy Too Soon.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca5 The Mistake:<\/strong><br>You grab the heaviest dumbbells just to look \u201cstrong,\u201d but your form looks like a wild dance move gone wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd15 The Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You use momentum instead of muscle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your range of motion shrinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You risk injury (especially shoulders and lower back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You build bad habits that stick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 The Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with a <strong>weight you can control<\/strong> for 10\u201312 clean reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on <strong>slow, controlled movement<\/strong> \u2014 especially on the way down (eccentric)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progressively increase weight only when your form is perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udd11 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Nobody in the gym is judging your weight. Real respect comes from clean form and consistency.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Not_Using_Full_Range_of_Motion\"><\/span>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Not Using Full Range of Motion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca5 The Mistake:<\/strong><br>Whether it\u2019s squats, curls, or bench presses, you stop halfway through the rep and call it a set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd15 The Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You miss out on muscle growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your joints don\u2019t get properly conditioned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You develop imbalances over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 The Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on <strong>full range of motion (ROM)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the weight if you can\u2019t complete reps fully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use mirrors or record yourself to track your form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 <strong>Coach Yourself:<\/strong> Record your sets. You\u2019ll catch things mirrors miss and correct them faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also checkout the given youtube video to correct your form and avoid beginner gym mistakes :-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"10 Common Form Mistakes in The Gym | Good vs Bad Form | Zac Perna\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IJpiay8oZws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Rounded_Back_Shrugged_Shoulders_Lazy_Core\"><\/span>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Rounded Back, Shrugged Shoulders, Lazy Core<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca5 The Mistake:<\/strong><br>Slouching during rows, arching your lower back in presses, or forgetting to engage your core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd15 The Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increases your risk of back or neck injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wastes energy on poor mechanics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces effectiveness of each exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 The Fix:<\/strong><br>Before every set, check this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Chest up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Shoulders back &amp; down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Spine neutral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Core tight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Mind-Muscle Connection:<\/strong> Think about the muscle you\u2019re training. It helps you stay aligned and focused.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Fast_Reps_Weak_Results\"><\/span>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Fast Reps = Weak Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca5 The Mistake:<\/strong><br>Blazing through your sets like you&#8217;re trying to finish before the song ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd15 The Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less time under tension (TUT) = less muscle stimulus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor control = bad form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t \u201cfeel\u201d the muscle work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 The Fix:<\/strong><br>Use <strong>tempo training<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 seconds down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 second hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 seconds up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slow down, feel every rep, and <strong>watch your muscles wake up<\/strong> \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u231b <strong>Time Under Tension = Growth:<\/strong> Quality reps &gt; Quantity reps, always.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3_Youre_Not_%E2%80%9CSaving_Time%E2%80%9D_Youre_Risking_Injury\"><\/span>5\ufe0f\u20e3 You\u2019re Not \u201cSaving Time,\u201d You\u2019re Risking Injury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca5 The Mistake:<\/strong><br>Walking straight to the bench or squat rack without preparing your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd15 The Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cold muscles = less flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor mind-muscle connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater chance of muscle strains or joint pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 The Fix:<\/strong><br>Spend <strong>5\u201310 minutes warming up<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 5 mins cardio (treadmill, jump rope)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Dynamic stretches (arm circles, leg swings, hip openers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 1\u20132 light sets before your main lift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>Your Warm-Up Sets ARE Part of the Workout.<\/strong> They prime your nervous system and boost performance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Final_Thoughts_Master_Your_Form_Master_Your_Results\"><\/span>\u2705 Final Thoughts: Master Your Form = Master Your Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building muscle isn\u2019t just about lifting heavy \u2014 it\u2019s about lifting <strong>smart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Drop the ego<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Move with purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Prioritize clean form<br>&#8230;you avoid injuries, build muscle faster, and walk into every session with real confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time now to fix these beginner mistakes and your future self will thank you \u2014 with bigger gains and fewer setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%A3_Bonus_Free_Gym_Form_Checklist_Copy_Save_This\"><\/span>\ud83d\udce3 Bonus: Free Gym Form Checklist (Copy &amp; Save This!)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before every lift, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd32 Chest up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd32 Core tight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd32 Full range of motion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd32 Slow, controlled tempo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd32 Light warm-up sets done<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick to that and you\u2019re golden, fam \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%84_Whats_Next\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd04 What\u2019s Next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>New to working out? Check out these beginner blogs too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/https-yourwebsite-com-gym-routine-as-a-beginner\/\">How to Build a Gym Routine as a Beginner (5 Simple Steps)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.heetmo.com\/3-months-gym-progress\/\">3-Month Gym Progress? Transform Your Gains with a Smarter Routine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%AC_Drop_a_Comment\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcac Drop a Comment!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these mistakes have you caught yourself doing?<br>Or maybe your gym buddy needs a friendly callout? \ud83d\ude02<br>Drop your thoughts below \u2014 let\u2019s help each other grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting your fitness journey? Great. But don\u2019t let these rookie beginner gym mistakes mess up your gains or get you injured. Learn what you&#8217;re doing wrong and how to fix it\u2014fast! \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Introduction to beginner gym mistakes : Your Form Is Either Making You Stronger\u2014or Breaking You So you\u2019ve finally joined the gym? You\u2019re pumped? 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