You’re always reminded what you should be doing in the gym... but what about the things you shouldn’t? Along with good form and some basic common sense, there are also some unwritten codes of conduct every man should be aware of.
Two personal trainers – Matt Morsia of @mattdoesfitness fame, and Liam Cavanagh (@liamcavanaghfitness) – are here to save your blushes…
1 Stop risking your spine
Although there are many body benefits to be reaped from deadlifts, this is one exercise that is oh-so easy to get wrong.
“Deadlifting with a rounded lower back is both common and dangerous,” says Morsia. “If you’re looking for a great way to destroy your spin, this is it – especially when under a heavy load. If you can’t deadlift with a neutral, flat lower back, the weight is simply too heavy.”
Another common deadlift issue is the hips shooting up.
“If you look side-on at
