We hate sounding like your mother. But there’s a reason we always repeat training tips and rules, like wrapping your hands—including your thumb!—around the bench press bar, or making sure your feet are pointing straight ahead.
Actually, there are a few reasons. Safety is one. But as with most fitness rules, doing things the right way pays dividends in the short term (less chance of injury) and the long term (improved muscle growth). Pay close attention to the rules and training tips below, and you can avoid making critical mistakes in the gym.
7 Training Tips Every Lifter Should Know
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