Cape Gazette  Ask The Trainer  What are the most common
weightlifting mistakes?  By Chris Antonio | Oct 13, 2012  Q: I
am sometime frustrated at the gym because I feel like I’m doing
things the wrong way. I love working out but would rather get
the most out of my time while avoiding injury. What advice would
you give for those of us who need to learn more about how to
lift properly? What are the most common mistakes you see in the
gym?  A: People often ask me if I walk around like the gym
police telling people what they’re doing wrong. The answer to
this question is no, but I never mind giving some helpful hints
to those who are willing to learn. Here are a few of the most
common mistakes I see.  Using momentum to lift the weight  We’ve
all seen them before, convulsing their bodies back and forth as
if they’re having some sort of fit, just to get an extra rep.
This type of lifting isn’t productive and usually ends in a
joint injury. You’ll get much better results by slowly lifting
the weight under control. Tr