Also, what exactly do you do with a barbell? Asking for a friend.
The gym is a pretty happening place this time of year...
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Which can make it a little intimidating for any beginners who have no idea WTF they are doing.
Listen, there's absolutely no shame in being a newbie at the gym — literally everyone has been there at some point. But it can be super overwhelming to navigate a packed gym when you don't have experience using the different machines, equipment, and weights.
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The ~gymtimidation~ struggle can be very real.
Especially when you have to look at beautifully muscular pros like these.
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So whether you're a gym regular or a fellow newbie, we want to hear your secrets for feeling more confident in this space.
We want to know what helped you feel more comfortable in the gym, how you learned all the little unwritten rules, or what you do when you're feeling totally lost.
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