I am very much still at the beginning of my health and fitness journey. While I have been going to the gym for the past few months and lost a lot of weight, so far I only used machines. I want to start incorporating free weights as I focus more on building muscle but I don’t know where to start.

Free weights seem very daunting to me, I have heard and read so many horror stories about injuries when using improper form while using free weights that I don’t really know where to start and then how to improve.

  • @stella_midnight
    4•2 years ago

    While it’s important to eventually graduate to mostly free weights don’t be afraid to leverage machine workouts/smiths machine/etc. while you work on your form. Also don’t hesitate to ask someone at the gym about proper form on a particular exercise.

    My journey involved a friend with a bit more knowledge than me helping to pull me up while he worked on his development. A partner, especially a more experienced one, is a great strategy as well.