Fitness trainers spend a lot of time at the gym. They see what people do right and what they do wrong. There’s one exercise mistake in particular trainers shared with us that they often see and wish everyone would stop making.
Maria Vazquez, CPT, a certified personal trainer and the head of training at MyWowFit, says that the No. 1 exercise mistake she sees people make is focusing only on the muscles they want to grow and ignoring everything else. “For men, this is always the arms and chest, while for women, it's the legs and glutes,” she says.
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Pedemonte says that rounding or arching the back while using weights can increase the risk of injury. “Excessive pressure on the back can lead to spinal compression, herniated or bulging discs, joint stress and degeneration and muscle imbalances. Over time, poor posture and improper spinal alignment can result in chronic pain, a decrease in mobility and a higher risk of arthritis,” he warns.
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How to Avoid These Common Exercise Mistakes
Similarly, Vazquez says if you move through some exercise moves that target your quads, follow it up with some that focus on your hamstrings, noting, “Your core, in particular, is very important because it holds you together and powers every movement. Train it, and everything else gets better.”
One effective way to do this is to prioritize exercise moves that work multiple muscle groups instead of just one. “Squats, deadlifts, push-ups and rows work several muscle groups, so you don’t even realize you’re training certain areas,” Vazquez noted.
When you’re strength training, Pruitt says to engage your core as if you were preparing for someone to hit you in the stomach. “This stabilizes the spine, helps deliver more power and reduces lower-back strain,” he says.
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Sergio Pedemonte, CPT, a certified personal trainer at Your House FitnessChris Pruitt, CPT, a certified personal trainer at Workout HealthyMaria Vazquez, CPT, a certified personal trainer and the head of training at MyWowFit Read More Details
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