Proper form is the first thing that every fitness beginner should master because if you perform exercises correctly you’ll avoid injuries and reach your fitness goals faster. Check out some of the most common beginner form mistakes to avoid.
Poor Neck Positioning
Head posture is extremely important because improper posture can lead to strains and other injuries. For example, keeping your head straight ahead when doing deadlifts, planks or pushups can easily strain your neck, so make sure to keep your head in a neutral position.
Raising Your Hips When Doing Planks
When doing a classic plank your want your shoulders, hips, and ankles to be in a line. People often raise their hips too high, which is a mistake you should avoid in order to activate core muscles.
Poor Posture
Mastering good posture and learning how to keep the spine in a neutral position is also very important. If you hunch or arch your back during certain exercises, this can easily lead to injuries, especially when using weights.
Heel Striking
Last but not least, while running outside or on a treadmill try to land on your mid-feet instead of heels because this can put a lot of stress on your ankles, knees, and hips.
