Soften Your Grip
Beginners often grab the bar too tightly. This creates unnecessary tension, hastening fatigue. Imagine an iron fist inside a velvet glove—firm but gentle.
Don’t Burn Out
Doing reps to failure locks sloppy technique into your muscle memory. Strive for perfect form, stop a few reps short of failure, and rest longer between sets.
Line It Up
When pulling yourself up to the bar, avoid the temptation to lean back. Doing that sends your energy horizontal, not where you want it to go, which is vertical.
Slack Off
Never lock your elbows at the top of a pushup, dip, or muscle-up. You run the risk of stressing your wrists, elbows, and shoulders, potentially leading to injury.
Go Hard-Core
The Bartendaz do plenty of planks, such as the superman…
