Popular Exercises You Should Ignore Now

By Ryan.

It’s not always true what we were told in the past. The ideas and concepts might become obsolete in the modern-day world. And when it comes to fitness, there are so many exercises that were popular in the past but now they should be forgotten. What are those exercises? Here we will be looking into all the important and popular exercises you should better avoid. However, you can better get all the details and guidance at Origym just by talking to the fitness experts of the center. Let’s see the popular exercises you should forget about.

Twisting

The excessive load from twists increases the pressure on vertebrae, and it may cause traumas. In addition, if you have a sedentary job, the vertebral discs are heavily loaded during the day. With body lifts, we load them even more. The front of the discs is compressed, and the back is stretched. Pain in the lower back and neck appears. Stand on all fours, straightening an arm and the opposite leg. Raise them parallel to the floor (so that they’re on the same line), and stay in this position for 5-10 seconds. Repeat for the other side. This exercise will help you work the muscles of your stomach, thighs, and buttocks while minimizing unnecessary tension and possible injuries.

Reverse Push-ups

The main danger is that the hands are in an unusual position, and the joints receive a heavy load. Shoulders and elbows also don’t move in the traditional position, and this can lead to dislocations, strains, and small cracks. Get into the classic plank. It’s important that your back is flat with your hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Bend your legs at the knees, while your hips and back keep a straight line. Now start lowering so that your arms bend along your body. With this exercise, the same muscles will work but without risk of joint damage.

Forward Bends with Dumbbells

Here, again, our back is the first to suffer. And when doing the exercise incorrectly, there’s a risk of stretching the muscles and causing spine injuries. An exercise called a “woodcutter” can help you. Stand straight, legs slightly wider than shoulders. Pick up a stuffed ball, and raise it up on straightened hands so that it’s over your left shoulder. On the exhale, lower the ball diagonally downward to your right thigh, doing semi-squats. Try to perform it slowly and smoothly. Repeat on the other side.

Dumbbell French Press

During the exercise, a large load goes to the elbow joints. In addition, because of the high traumatic risk, the French press should be done only with a perfect technique, so it’s better to replace it with a safer exercise. The most suitable is the “diamond” push-up. Get into a front lying support, as with common push-ups. Place your hands so that your thumb and forefinger touch each other on both hands. Now do the push-ups as usual. Your knees should be on the floor, but if you want to increase the load you can perform it with straight legs.

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Nov 15, 2017