Why is it so important to maintain high standards in the gym? First and foremost, safety is the priority. If we aren’t performing movements correctly, we risk not only missing out on the full benefits of the exercise but also increasing our chances of injury. Even the smallest deviation in technique can lead to problems down the road.
This is why it’s crucial to listen to your coach when they demonstrate movements and provide corrections. I’ve seen it happen many times. For example, we recently had a client come to us complaining of knee pain after deadlifting. As always, we had her perform a few reps while we observed her technique. Right away, we noticed a slight knee cave on her right side, which was caused by a stance slightly wider than hip-width. It wasn’t dramatically off, but just enough to create an issue. After reminding her to narrow her stance slightly and focus on keeping her knees aligned with her toes, the knee pain disappeared.
Had this not been addressed, this minor flaw in technique could have led to a more serious injury, potentially derailing her progress—all over something that was easily corrected.
So the next time your coach reviews a movement for the thousandth time, don’t zone out thinking about your post-workout meal. Instead, stay engaged, listen carefully, and strive to execute each movement as flawlessly as possible.
Keep showing up, putting in the work, and focusing on the key points of performance, Axis Athletes! Your progress depends on it.
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