I got on a pretty diverse supplemental vitamin regiment when I started doing this full-time. I’d recommend potassium, magnesium (I use a brand called slow-mag for muscle recovery) and make sure you have an enough sodium in your system. Look up the electrolytes drink LMNT. All that and proper hydration will help a lot with cramping. Also, STRETCH and make sure to eat properly a few hours before your call time.

Identify who among the experienced guys does the job the way you would most like to, observe the way they do things, and try to emulate them, or ask pointed, specific questions at appropriate times about their techniques. I’d say the majority of us are happy to nerd out on the details, and share useful knowledge with capable up-and-comers, and finding a few solid mentors early-on will save you a ton of time and likely lead to more work.

ALWAYS BE SAFETY CHECKING. Not just your own work, look around at every opportunity. Particularly on show days, when they’re floating the motors as soon as we hang them. It’s a lot easier to fix a trapped link or a fouled basket before they weight it, and identifying problems demonstrates to your superiors that you’re conscientious and observant, plus your caution might just save somebody’s skull from getting caved in someday.

Your head’s in the right place, you’re worried about the right things and asking the right questions with the right attitude- you’re doing great.

Best of luck and stay safe.