10 Top Tips for improved fundamental gym workout technique

1. Never do strenuous training without first warming up and stretching
2. Focus on the angles and relative positions of your elbows, knees, and hips, shoulders, and head
3. Are you eating enough of the right foods?  
4. Think about your breathing when doing Gym exercises – when you breathe in and when you breathe out is important
5. Try to consistently attain a comfortable centre of gravity – an off-balance centre of gravity is bad form and will increase injury risks
6. Are you getting enough rest and sleep between training sessions?
7. Place your feet correctly and bend your knees to attain better stability
8. The most significant causes of injury are bad technique and not enough rest/recovery time
9. Keep your gym area tidy and clean – be disciplined about what you do in the gym – to avoid injury
10. Look at yourself in the mirror!  Does your image look symmetrical?  Check your symmetry regularly