The community suggests that any resistance training movement will produce visible results, even with imperfect execution, and that it is better to prioritize consistency over technical perfection when starting out.

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Science confirms that the body adapts to the imposed load (principle of progressive overload), even if technique is not optimal, as observed in various studies on hypertrophy (meta-analyses on training volume). However, this perspective is nuanced: while approximate execution does effectively increase strength, it decreases the efficiency of targeted muscle recruitment (studies on electromyographic activation). Above all, the literature emphasizes that the concept of 'bad form' must be distinguished: certain errors reduce efficiency, while others increase joint stress, raising the risk of injury in the medium term (observational studies on biomechanics). The idea that no movement is dangerous for a beginner is therefore a risky simplification. The community widely agrees that 'imperfect action beats inaction,' but it also almost unanimously emphasizes that technical mastery remains the priority objective for safety.

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1. 1r/bodyweightfitness