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The 7 WORST Exercises to NEVER Do

1) Leg Presses These are awful. Here’s why: Creates muscle imbalances, zero functional benefit, winds up joint to unsafe position Muscle Balance Perspective: •Quads are generally stronger than hamstrings; this reinforces the problem. When your quadriceps overpower your hamstrings in deep knee flexion, there is increased torsion placed into the meniscus, increasing the likelihood of knee injury. •Quads and glutes should be used as a pair. In this case, they are not being used effectively. When your glutes do not fire while using your quads with a great level of force, there is increased risk of low back injury. An imbalance between your quadriceps and hamstrings can quickly result in a number of knee issues, including patellofemoral (kneecap) and meniscus damage. Even worse, when your quads overpower your hamstrings, it’s not uncommon to develop restrictions in these muscles as your body attempts to even things out. These restrictions lead to increased pull on the top of your pelvis, ti