The gym can be intimidating–there are tons of machines that look like torture devices, gym bros are grunting up a storm, everyone seems to be lifting more than you, or you’re too unsure of yourself to even touch a weight at all.

While there is nothing wrong with sharing your progress in the gym, consider these points when posting or viewing transformation photos.

One of the hardest nutrition challenges people face in the gym is increasing their protein intake to build muscle.

Common and unconventional tips to up your training game