Everyday countless gym-goers waste time on exercises that deliver poor results.

Many of these exerciseslead to imbalances, or even increase the risk of injury.

The truth is, not all exercises are created equal.

muscular man doing tricep dips from workout bench in front of gray backdrop

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Additionally, improper foot placement or excessive weight can put significant strain on your knees and lower back.

Since the movement isn’t functional, it doesn’t translate well to real-world activities or sports performance.

This position puts unnecessary strain on the rotator cuff and can lead to long-term injuries.

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Over time, this can lead to inflammation, pain, and reduced mobility.

They put strain on the neck and lower back without effectively strengthening the deep core muscles.

There are much more efficient exercises that build a stronger, more stable midsection.

Determined female athlete looking away and doing goblet squat with heavy kettlebell during intense training in spacious light gym

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Try This Instead: Dead Bug

Shoulder pull down machine. Fitness man working out lat pulldown training at gym. Upper body strength exercise for the upper back.

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woman with muscular back doing lat pulldowns at the gym

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woman performing smith machine squats

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woman doing barbell back squats, resistance training exercises to transform your body after 30

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woman at seated leg curl machine

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Strong african sportsman doing bulgarian lunges in a gym

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Man doing triceps dip exercise on city street bench.

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Attractive young adult man doing dips exercise in modern fitness center. Toned image.

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demonstration of upright row exercise

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Band Resisted Face Pull Gym Exercise

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two fit women doing crunches outdoors, exercises women should avoid to regain muscle

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Sports training of a girl. Exercise dead bug. From the position of lying on the back alternately with the hand and foot

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