If You Don’t Know, Now You Know

So you’re a bodybuilder. You’re tough, you’re strong, you scream, you grunt, you lift. You’ve pretty much got this bodybuilding thing covered…or do you? While lifting is definitely the main focus of bodybuilding sometimes this the part that can be the most counterproductive. But how? Neglecting the aspects of lifting outside the gym are bad habits that many bodybuilders have and we’ve managed to boil it down to a top 5. Are you a repeat offender? The guys over at I’ll Pump You Up put together a comprehensive video of how you might be messing up. We’ve broken it down for you in this list. Check it out:

Vanity

Pride is the 1st deadly sin for a reason, starring in the mirror too long can cause you to lose focus and take away from your massive gains. Yeah we know you want to check your progress, but like narcissus falling in love with your own image can be destructive behavior. Stay focused, you know why you’re there, lift things up and put them down, now from a different angle, now repeat. Check your progress, then keep it moving!