SIGNS YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

You’re dropping the weight back down after a rep

If you’re letting the weight fall, you’re upping your risk of injury. ‘The muscle is lengthening on the lowering – you could tear or strain your biceps by allowing it to drop too quickly,’ says sports scientist and strength and conditioning specialist Shona Hendricks.

You’re lifting too heavy

If you’re struggling to maintain form or swaying your hips to gain momentum, you know you’re lifting too heavy. ‘Choose a weight you can stick to for the whole set while keeping your core strong and without compromising your form,’ says Hendricks.