honestly warming up is the one thing I never skip

Right so I used to be pure guilty of this — walk in, load the bar, go. Especially on busy days at the gym when you just want to get in and out. But I've had a couple of moments where my body basically said naw. Tight hip flexor mid-squat is not a vibe. Takes you out for days and then you're behind on everything. 10-15 minutes of proper movement prep makes such a difference tbh. Not just a wee stretch and call it done — I mean actually raising your heart rate, getting the joints moving through range, activating whatever you're about to hammer. Glute bridges before lower body, band pull-aparts before any press. Basic stuff but it works. I feel way more dialled in for the actual session too, like mentally ready to go rather than just... there.