7 Big Mistakes That Are Preventing You From Building Muscle

6. Don't use barbells or dumbbells

Many people mistakenly believe that using fancy gym equipment will expedite the muscle-building process. Dumbbells and barbells engage more muscle fibers and help build stronger stabilizing muscles, allowing you to lift heavier weights. In addition, using free weights reduces the chance of injury because they do not restrict your range of motion. If necessary, you should use stabilizer equipment at the end of your workout. Also, be careful not to lift large objects behind your head. The muscles used to lift loads behind your head are the same muscles used to lift loads in front of your head. Going behind your head puts your shoulders in a vulnerable position, increasing the risk of injury.