Struggling with Weightlifting? Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them #174727 (License: Personal Use)

A cartoon man in a red shirt and gray pants grimaces while hoisting a dumbbell, sweat flying and glasses askew, illustrating the physical and mental strain of improper or overly ambitious weight training. His exaggerated facial expression and posture highlight common beginner errors like poor form, overexertion, and lack of preparation. This visual serves as a lighthearted yet effective reminder that strength training requires patience, technique, and progressive overload-not just brute force.

Used on fitness blogs, gym onboarding pages, or injury-prevention guides to illustrate beginner struggles, emphasize proper form, or introduce workout safety topics; matches user intent for “why am I struggling with weights” or “how to lift correctly.”