This beginner’s anxiety may even cause you to steer clear of the gym altogether.
It’s also important to show confidence in being a beginner, because progress is just around the corner!
Moutopoulos curated this workout specifically for beginners, so you have the proper support you need.
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Stand tall, and hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing ahead of you.
check that your elbows don’t stray far from the sides of your body as you do so.
Use control to lower the weights back to the start position.
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To set up, stand up tall, and hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Slowly lift the weights to the sides of your body until you reach shoulder height.
Then, gradually lower the dumbbells back down.
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Your back should be straight.
Hold a dumbbell in your left hand with your arm fully extended.
Row the weight up toward your chest before lowering it back down to the start position.
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Repeat the exercise on the opposite side.
Press your shoulders into the pad with your arms extended over your body.
Slowly lower the weights toward your chest before pressing them back up without locking out your arms.
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