Exercises You Should Never Do Again And What To Do Instead

I'm no fitness expert. But I do know some exercises can hurt, instead of help, you. These are exercises trainers say not to do along with the exercises you should do instead.

Smith Machine Squats

Try instead: Weighted squats

Machine Leg Extensions

Try instead: Squats, deadlifts, step-ups, and lunges

Ab Machines

Try Instead: Planks

Behind-the-Head Lat Pull-Downs

Try instead: Wide-grip lat pull-downs

The Elliptical

Try instead: Rowing machine

Abductor/Adductor Machines

Try instead: Squats

Triceps Dips

Try instead: Cable pushdowns, triceps push-ups, and close-grip bench presses

Superman

Try instead: Bird-Dog

Very Light Dumbbells

Try instead: Anything over 5 pounds

Anything That Hurts

Try instead: There's an alternative move for every exercise out there whether you're modifying for an injury, for pregnancy, or just because you're tired and worried about sacrificing form. Be sure to ask your trainer for a move that works for you.

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