TRAINING ERRORS

If you’re an avid weightlifter, bodybuilder or general fitness fan, you were probably chomping at the bit to get back to the gym and your usual weight-based routine when gyms reopened on 12 April.

That’s especially true if, during lockdown, you were unable to exercise to your normal standard or had limited equipment available. But before you jump straight back in at the deep end, be mindful of these mistakes so you don’t wind up out of your depth or, worse, injured.

1. USING POOR TECHNIQUE

Poor technique could magnify any injury patterns you might have picked up. Stick with slow and steady moves when restarting your training regime, and only build speed into it if that