7 Exercises You Need to Avoid

By Monami K. Thakur posted Oct 9th 2011 at 8:00AM IN | Avg Rating

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Although it is true that there are no such things as “bad” exercises, certain faulty techniques can make an exercise useless and compromising. While some of these exercises aren't optimal for fitness, some others should be avoided as they can easily lead to injury. However, it is important to understand that they are not always unsafe or unproductive. Adopting or avoiding any exercise technique depends on an individual’s personal fitness goals and objectives. Read on to know more about these common red flags… (Images courtesy: ©Thinkstock photos/ Getty)

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