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Whether or not you’ve been in the bodybuilding game for a longtime or not, you have to look closely at your personal workout routine and posture in order to determine if you are actually doing things right.
Fact check: not everyone who enters the gym makes progress and achieves his or her bodybuilding goals because of improper bodybuilding practices.
Here’s a list of common bodybuilding mistakes you should avoid. By doing so, you will be able to make the most of your gym experience.
Skipping Stretches
Ideally, you should do some stretching at least 10 minutes before and after your training. Sadly, there are a lot of bodybuilders skip this process thinking they could go straight into the other exercises right away. This, of course, is a mistake you should not make in the first place. You are likely to get serious injuries if you disregard the importance of stretching.
Eating Less
Another widespread error, particularly among newbies, is undereating. Some misguided gym rats think that it is perfectly fine to train without eating much. They think that this will ultimately help them burn a greater amount of fat but this is actually false.
The truth of the matter is that you need to eat enough before workouts. In fact, much has been written about pre-workout and post-workout protein and you will benefit if you include that in your diet. Fruits, vegetables, pasta and others are also recommended. Additionally, you may also research about bodybuilding supplements to know more.
You will perform a lot better (and even avoid dizziness) during the training if you do not have an empty stomach.
Going Beyond Your Limits
While having a determined attitude leads to successful training, you really have to know and observe your limits. Resting and recovery is as important as workouts. You will be able to avoid fatigue, persistent muscle pain, weight loss, and other problems.
A good way to tell if you are working harder than you should is if you are feeling less energetic after your training. Again, have some rest days to let your muscles recover before going back to the gym.
Similarly, another warning for you is not to do extreme weightlifting. While it is a constant temptation to increase the amount of weight from time to time, you have to determine if you are already overdoing it. If maintaining proper posture is becoming a struggle, then it is highly possible that you are lifting too much.
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