Every man with serious bodybuilding goals wants to go H.A.A.M. in the gym. But if you go too hard too fast, injuries will happen. Maybe you've already been through an injury or several in your quest for epic gains, and you want to make sure it doesn't happen anymore. Maybe you've recently seen a friend get hamstringed by an injury of his own, and you don't want it to happen to you. Either way, you've come to the right place. Below, we'll explain the most common mistakes bodybuilders make while training, and how these cause injury. We'll also provide you with some advice to incorporate into your pre-and post-workout ritual to further protect yourself from injury.
If you have specific goals in mind, then there's nothing wrong with pursuing them. But trying to hit your target muscle groups by performing the exact same workout(s) over and over again, day in and day out, raises your injury risk in two different ways. For starters, it places strain, wear, and tear on the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and joints that are actively engaged in your routine. Secondly, the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and joints that aren't actively engaged will become weaker and less stable. No matter which way you slice it, this leaves you prone to injury on multiple fronts.
A cold, tight muscle (and connected tissues) suddenly being thrust into exercise is a recipe for disaster. Most bodybuilders either dismiss the idea of needing a warm-up, or don't do their warm-up correctly.
We all know how tempting it is to slap on that extra plate when you've been progressing like a beast and you want to both push yourself. We also know how fun it is to show off in a crowded gym. But how often does your form end up compromised as a result? How often are you struggling to get those last few reps in (or not getting them at all) due to excessive weight? Do yourself a favor, and resist the urge to showboat. Your progress is about you, not other's approval.
We get it. You lift large. You're a man. You don't need no help from nobody. But really, the true test of a man is knowing when to be safe rather than sorry. And preventing gym injuries is one situation in which it pays to be the former rather than the latter.
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