Lift For Life with Graham and Angus

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make In The Gym

Mar 13, 2026
They list common training blunders like poor technique, overtraining in January, and timing rest intervals wrong. They debate proper warm-ups, mobility vs running, and tempo for safe lifts. They roast impractical gym clothing and footwear choices. They cover equipment etiquette, training without headphones, and the pitfalls of extra liquid protein calories.
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ADVICE

Wear Proper Gym Kit Not Jeans Or Topless On Equipment

  • Dress in appropriate gym kit rather than topless on benches or wearing jeans and sliders.
  • Both hosts call topless treadmills and jeans/sliders on leg day poor choices for hygiene, safety, and etiquette.
ADVICE

Choose Functional Shorts Trainers And Socks

  • Match practical clothing for function; prefer five-inch shorts and supportive trainers for lifting.
  • Graham and Angus discuss short lengths, Lululemon innards, and changing socks between walking and lifting shoes.
INSIGHT

Mix Brands To Suit Each Item Not To Match Everything

  • Perfect brand matching is unnecessary; pick what suits each clothing piece.
  • Graham notes some brands suit certain items (polo vs jeans) so mix-and-match for the best look and function.
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