{"id":22151,"date":"2021-01-04T07:05:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T05:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=22151"},"modified":"2022-08-18T12:17:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T10:17:01","slug":"what-mistakes-do-people-make-when-lifting-weights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/what-mistakes-do-people-make-when-lifting-weights\/","title":{"rendered":"What Mistakes Do People Make When Lifting Weights?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adding weights to your workout routine can make all the difference when it comes to conditioning your body. Of course, cardio and yoga can all play a part in strengthening your body, and weight training can combine all these elements into one routine.<\/p>\n

This all will depend on if you\u2019re able to perform the training<\/a> with the right form. If you aren\u2019t lifting correctly, you could develop bad training habits that could lead to poor results and even injury.<\/p>\n

9 Common Weightlifting Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. The wrong start: The foundation you lay at the start of your journey will shape the success of your efforts moving forward. The easiest way to ensure that you get it right the first time is to ask a professional for advice and guidance. This will prevent bad habits from forming and ensure that you are training properly.<\/li>\n
  2. Trying to do it alone: Even the most experienced weightlifters seek out help and assistance from time to time. This includes researching the correct method as well as finding a gym buddy to help you manage the weights and ensure that you maintain the correct form.<\/li>\n
  3. Using a social media influencer to shape your programme: While influencers are often experts in their field, the information that they shared needs to be taken lightly. They may know what they\u2019re talking about, but they\u2019re not trained professionals and they certainly don\u2019t have the experience to assist you in developing a programme.<\/li>\n
  4. The gym is life: Contrary to popular belief, the gym isn\u2019t the only space that you can practice weight training. Home exercises are doable and often all you need to invest in is a bench and dumbbells. If that\u2019s not possible, you could also improvise weights using household objects.<\/li>\n
  5. It\u2019s all about weights: Weights alone won\u2019t get the job done, sometimes you need to take a break to recover as well as work on other areas of your fitness training. Cardio is important for strengthening your heart and lungs, while yoga and Pilates can assist you with flexibility and mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n