Safety tips for beginners in bodybuilding

Wear the correct workout gear

Choose workout gear that allows you to be flexible and gives your body the full range of motion. Wearing the correct clothing that holds sweat and is made of non-slip fabric is important to ensure you do not lose your grip on heavy weights. Flexible workout gear is also important because it allows you to perform certain exercises, such as squats, correctly.

Ask for help from a trainer when you are unsure

If you are unsure how to perform a certain exercise or use a certain machine, ask for help from another gym member or trainer before trying the move solo. This is important because it reduces your chance of injury and increases your skill level in the gym. 

Make sure your weight plates are secure

Bodybuilding requires the lifting of extremely heavy weights to rapidly build muscle. The sheer weight of this exercise equipment means that they can pose a danger to you if they are not correctly secured to the bar. Use collars to firmly secure weights to the bar and make sure you do not exceed the appropriate amount or size of weights that the bar can handle.

Always warm up and cool down

Warming up before exercise and cooling down thereafter with slow stretches and gentle cardiovascular exercises is vital to reduce the risk of your muscles shortening and becoming more prone to injury. Warming up before a weight-lifting session is important because it prepares the muscles to cope with extreme exertion and improves their overall performance.