I've been coaching people for a while now, and these three mistakes come up over and over.

1. Deadlifts — rounding the lower back

Most people try to lift with their back instead of driving through their legs. Fix: think "push the floor away" instead of pulling the bar up. Keep your chest proud and brace your core before every rep.

2. Bench press — flaring elbows to 90°

This destroys your shoulders over time. Fix: tuck your elbows to about 45°. You'll actually press more weight AND keep your shoulders healthy.

3. Squats — knees caving inward

Usually a glute activation issue. Fix: warm up with banded squats and focus on "screwing your feet into the floor" to create external rotation.

Small form fixes = massive gains over time. Don't chase weight at the expense of technique.

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