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  Starting out at the gym? You’ve probably heard a lot of advice — from friends, influencers, or random people online. But not everything is true. In fact, some of it can slow down your progress or even hurt you. Let’s bust 5 common gym myths that beginners still believe — and explain the truth in simple words. Myth 1: You Need to Work Out Every Day Many beginners think that going to the gym 7 days a week will give faster results. In reality, your body needs rest to grow . ✅ The Truth: First, aim for 3–4 days a week . That’s a great sweet spot for beginners. Depending on your routine, you can increase it later. But always give your muscle groups time to recover — that’s when real growth happens. Myth 2: Lifting Weights Will Make You “Too Bulky” This one stops a lot of people — especially skinny guys or girls. They fear that lifting weights will make them instantly huge. ✅ The Truth: Getting “bulky” ta kes years of training , eating a lot, and very focused effort. As a...

    Why You Should Train Your Lower Back When people start working out, they usually focus on chest, arms, or abs — but one of the most ignored areas is the lower back . Ignoring it can lead to injuries, poor posture, and weak lifts. Here’s why you need to train your lower back and how to do it safely.  1. It Supports Your Entire Body Your lower back is part of your core , and your core is what keeps you stable in almost every movement — lifting weights, walking, or even standing.    🔑 If your lower back is weak, your entire posture and strength can suffer. 2. It Helps You Lift More Safely A strong lower back helps you do exercises like: Deadlifts Squats Bent-over rows Overhead press Without back strength, your form breaks down and you risk injury. 🔄 Lower back = foundation for lifting heavier with better form.  3. It Improves Your Posture These days, most people spend long hours sitting — whether it’s at school, in the office, studyi...

     Starting your fitness journey can be exciting, but many beginners make small mistakes that       affect progress or even cause injuries. In this post, I'll share the top 5 gym mistakes and how     you can avoid them.      Top 5 Gym Mistakes 1. Skipping Warn-up Warming up is essential, but it doesn't need to be complicated. If you are healthy and have no joint issues, you can start with one or two warm-up sets before your working sets. If you do have joint issues or past injuries, begin with some mobility drills first, followed by warm-up sets to prepare your body properly. 👉 Fix it: Spend 5–10 mins on dynamic stretches or light cardio before lifting. Always do at least one warm-up set before heavy sets . 2. Lifting Too Heavy Too Soon Ego lifting can hurt you. Start light and focus on proper form. Bad technique can slow your progress and increase the risk of injury. 👉 Fix it: Choose a weight you can lift with good ...