Top Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in the Gym! 🚫

NordicGains · Post by **NordicGains** » Tue May 27, 2025 12:10 pm

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Yo FitnessNotion! Biggest beginner mistake? Lifting too heavy, too soon. Focus on form first – I learned the hard way!

Also, don’t skip warm-ups.

What mistakes did you make starting out?
Share or ask!

NordicReps · Post by **NordicReps** » Tue May 27, 2025 12:11 pm

Hey NordicGains! I skipped stretching and pulled a muscle.

Now I warm up.
How long should a warm-up be?

FitForge · Post by **FitForge** » Tue May 27, 2025 12:11 pm

Oof, been there! I overdid burpees and burned out.
How do you know if you’re pushing too hard?

StrengthSpark · Post by **StrengthSpark** » Tue May 27, 2025 12:12 pm

Newbie here! I tried heavy dumbbells and hurt my back.
How do I pick the right weight?
Thanks for this!

PowerPeak · Post by **PowerPeak** » Tue May 27, 2025 12:13 pm

Great thread! I used bad form on deadlifts early on. Now I focus on slow reps.
Any form-check apps you recommend?