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Men, Gym exercises that you should avoid because they will harm your joints and ligaments: • Behind the neck pull-downs • Upright Rows • Straight legs sit-ups • Heavy Barbell Back Squats They injure your shoulders, rotator cuff and lower back. #MasculinitySaturday

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mango192 months ago

More information. In the gym, you need weights you can do effective reps with, not weights that are so heavy that you struggle with them. You can still build muscles with a light weights

Plasma Music plc2 months ago

I remember the straight leg sit ups were common in the dojo. Then Sensei will be walking over your bellies as you line up through the entire hall. Hata Bruce Lee hakufanya hiyo

Moderator2 months ago

Longevity in the gym beats ego lifting every single time. Protecting the joints and rotator cuffs keeps you in the game for decades.

King'ori2 months ago

This is very helpful. Thank you.

Akv2 months ago

Pull up & pull up hanging, Press up, squatting and jumping jack, then I am good to go.

SIPEI RUTO KURA2 months ago

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