Name: 5 Exercises That Are KILLING Your Muscles (SERIOUS RISK)
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There are five exercises every man should avoid at all costs, but here's something even more concerning.

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You're probably doing at least one of them right now.

Because statistics don't lie, and I've got the facts to prove it.

Why does everyone on leg day always start or finish with leg press?

Probably because a lot of guys think it's the best way to build big, strong legs fast.

This exercise can actually destroy your back, and we're not even exaggerating.

When you push that heavy weight, your lower back can flatten against the seat.

This might not seem like a big deal, but it can really stress out your spine.

The problem is, our bodies aren't made to lift like this in everyday life.

When do you ever need to push something really heavy with your legs while sitting down?

Using the leg press a lot can actually damage your back over time.

Stuart McGill, a back specialist, says that flattening your back against the seat can hurt your spinal discs.

That's definitely not what you want when you're trying to get fit and strong.

Squats work your legs and core at the same time, just like in real life.

When you squat, you're using your body in a way that actually makes sense.

It's a natural movement that your body understands.

Plus, squats are great because they help you in everyday life.

Think about how often you bend down to pick something up.

One more thing to watch out for with the leg press.

Some guys snap their legs straight at the end of the movement.

This is really dangerous, especially with heavy weights.

It can put a ton of stress on your knees and lower back.

Now, if leg press has surprised you, be prepared to be surprised even more.

Because the next exercise is something you'll never think that can hurt you.

Therefore, I'm about to explain to you why crunches can damage your spine.

It's all about how they affect your back.

Every time you do a crunch, you're bending your spine over and over again.

That might not sound too bad, but it can actually put a lot of pressure on the discs in your lower back.

It's kind of like bending a credit card back and forth.

Now, the next logical question would be, are there any better exercises to get a six-pack without causing damage?

They work all your ab muscles at once, and they don't hurt your back like crunches can.

Plus, they help improve your posture and stability.

It's like getting a two-for-one deal on your workout.

A study from 2022 found that exercises like planks, which keep your spine neutral, are way better for your core than crunches.

They engage multiple muscle groups and promote stability without all that harmful spine bending.

But, if you think that I'll only talk about exercises that can destroy the back or spine, you would be wrong, because what I'm about to show you next is maybe the most common problem you have.

Have you ever wondered why your shoulders hurt after a workout?

Let's talk about an exercise that might be the reason.

Just sit down and push a bar over your head.

But the truth is, this move can actually be pretty rough on your shoulders.

When you do the seated military press, your shoulders are in a tricky spot.

It's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.

Your shoulder joints end up in a weird position that can lead to trouble.

And get this, it can even pinch nerves in your shoulder.

Your argument could be, but I see people doing this all the time at the gym.

Well, just because it's common doesn't mean it's good for you.

In fact, a lot of fitness experts say this exercise can cause big problems for your shoulders.

Gordon Waddell, a smart guy who knows a lot about working out, says the seated military press is not great because it doesn't let you use your hips to help.

When you push something over your head in real life, your whole body gets involved.

But this exercise keeps you stuck in a chair, putting all the stress on your poor shoulders.

Instead of the seated military press, try the standing neutral grip dumbbell shoulder press.

It's a bit of a mouthful, but it's much safer for your shoulders.

When you stand up, you can move more naturally.

Your body can find the right way to lift the weights without putting too much stress on your shoulders.

Plus, using dumbbells instead of a bar lets each arm move on its own.

This means you can find the perfect lifting path for each shoulder.

I talked about three exercises that hurt our back, spine, shoulders, and generally the reasons you have back problems.

But what I didn't mention is something that everyone sooner or later will have problems with.

Let's talk about why the leg extension machine is not your friend.

But it only looks that way because when you use the extension machine, you're moving your legs in a way that's not natural at all.

Think for a second, when do you ever sit down and lift something heavy with just your lower legs?

This weird movement puts a lot of stress on your knees.

It's like trying to open a door by pushing when you should be pulling.

Your poor knees take all the force, and that's not good at all.

Also, when you use this machine, you might be making some muscles too strong and others too weak.

This can mess up how your legs work together.

That can lead to even more knee problems down the road.

Do you ever curl your toes on leg extension?

But that can make tight muscles in your hips even tighter.

And tight hip muscles can cause all sorts of problems.

Luckily, there are much better ways to make your legs strong without hurting your knees.

As mentioned in the first part of the video, squats are awesome because they work a bunch of muscles at once.

And they're more like things you do in real life, like picking up heavy stuff or sitting down and standing up.

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