25 Useless and Harmful Exercises


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Do you do useless exercises?

Have you ever wondered how it is possible that you sweat in the gym for hours in every week and it seems like nothing happens. It is quite devastating, isn’t it? Don’t worry, you are not alone with this issue. Maybe the only problem is that you are keep doing the practically useless fancy-looking exercises, which do not make great impact on your fitness, what is more, they even can be harmful for your body. These useless exercises are popular and have no result. You just waste your time that you could have used for cardio workout or for a few more sets…

Scroll down if you want to find out which exercises you should avoid doing at the gym.

25. Behind-The-Neck Press – Do You Really Want to Kill Your Shoulders?

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Pressing weights behind your neck is undoubtedly a useful exercise for your back muscles. Although, it is one of the most dangerous to do, because it forces your shoulders’ muscles (rotator cuff) into an unstable position, so if your shoulders are not flexible enough, you can hurt them really badly. Additionally, most people crane their neck forward to do the move, which can cause strain in the neck as well.


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