Men Today journalists named the top 10 most harmful exercises on machines.
According to the authors, when the body rotates on the simulator, the pelvis moves separately from the chest, which is extremely dangerous for the lower back. An alternative is called the exercise “lumberjacks” on the upper block. Squats on the Smith machine have proven to be dangerous for the knee ligaments, shoulder joints and lower back. Front squats with a barbell can replace it.
The material notes that lifting up on a Roman bench loads the lower back in its most vulnerable rounded position, so it’s better to do planks on your elbows instead. Vertical rows while sitting behind the head can lead to shoulder injuries; it was advised to replace them with pull-ups on a low bar.
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The deadlift, overhead press, French bench press and Romanian deadlift were called dangerous, primarily for beginners, due to the high load, large weights and incorrect execution technique. Sissy squats and barbell squats have been classified as bad for the knees.
Earlier, fitness trainer Elena Sobol spoke about the signs by which one can understand that training is harmful to health. She identified pain during exercise and sleep disturbance as such.
Source: Lenta
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