Why you should keep working on your weaknesses in the Gym

Let’s be honest, working on your weaknesses isn’t exactly the most exciting part of training. Who doesn’t love crushing a workout doing the things they’re already great at? But here’s the thing: avoiding weaknesses is like skipping leg day… and we all know how that turns out.

Ignoring the stuff you’re not great at won’t make it go away. (If only it worked like that for laundry.) Instead, those weaknesses will come back to haunt you—whether it’s in the form of an injury, a training plateau, or just feeling like a baby giraffe when you attempt pistol squats.

Here’s why you should start facing those training fears head-on:
1. Preventing injuries (a.k.a. Not walking like a penguin): Weaknesses often come from muscular imbalances, bad movement patterns, or just good old-fashioned neglect. Working on them strengthens your body and helps keep injuries at bay—because no one wants to spend a week waddling around after tweaking their back.

2. Breaking plateaus (or finally getting past that stubborn PB): Feel like you’ve been stuck lifting the same weight or running the same speed forever? It might be because a weak link is holding you back. Fixing mobility issues, building stability, or actually stretching once in a while (yes, we see you skipping that part) can make all the difference.

3. Flexing more than just your muscles: Training your weaknesses isn’t just about your body—it’s about mental toughness, too. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone builds resilience, confidence, and bragging rights. Because let’s be real, finally nailing a strict pull-up after weeks of struggle feels amazing.

Functional training is all about being ready for anything—whether that’s lifting heavy, running fast, or wrestling a giant bag of groceries through the door in one trip. When you work on weak spots, you become a well-rounded, unstoppable fitness machine.

So let’s get started, follow these easy steps and we’ll get you from mountain to molehill in just a few short steps.
1. What exercises make you groan? That’s your starting point.
2. Commit to the ‘suck’ – Set aside time each week to tackle your weak spots.
3. Stick with it – Progress takes time
4. Celebrate the wins – Got a little better? High five yourself. Reward progress, even if it’s small!

At Critical Fitness, we’re all about growth—whether that means getting stronger, faster, or just slightly less awkward at box jumps. Let’s face those weaknesses together. Who knows? You might even start enjoying it.