6 Exercises You’re Doing Wrong – And How to Get ‘Em Right
Success is Measured by Form
You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about getting your form right at the gym, and you may have even brushed some of it off. But proper form isn’t just a thing for fitness buffs and trainers.
Bad form can leave you with aches and pains, and even injuries, all of which can hold you back from reaching your goal – whether it’s weight loss, muscle growth, toning, or all of the above.
So listen up and take note. Here are 6 common exercises you’re probably doing wrong.
Let’s find out how to get ‘em right and look like a pro doing them…
6 Exercises You’re Probably Doing Wrong
Squats
Squats are one of the most common – and most important – exercises you can do. Whether you’re doing them with weights or not, squats offer a fantastic workout for your entire lower body, core, and even your back.
One of the most common mistakes I see with this essential exercise is looking down. It’s your natural instinct to shift your gaze towards the floor to maintain your balance, but doing so causes you to break form a little and arch your back.
To get it right, make sure your gaze is focused straight ahead throughout the move and as you lower your body make sure your knees don’t go past the front of your feet. To view this exercise, click here.
Pull-Ups
Pull-ups are one of the best compound exercises for your back and are awesome for toning your arms. Without a question they are extremely difficult and most people can’t do more than 3-4 but you have to start somewhere and I say go for it as the benefits you will get from getting better at them are as good as (sugarless) icing on the (fat-free) cake!
They’re also often referred to as chin-ups, but it would actually make a lot more sense to call them chest-ups. The main goal of a pull-up or chin-up should be to bring your chin past the bar so that the bar comes close to your shoulder and upper chest. To view this exercise, click here.
Lunges