The ABSOLUTE Worst exercise that is done by many people?

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The ABSOLUTE Worst exercise that is done by many people?

The ABSOLUTE Worst exercise is... Drum Roll..... Bench Dips (for triceps)!

I've know more people who've hurt themselves (shoulders) while doing this exercise than any other!

• This exercise puts way to much stress on the anterior capsule of the shoulder. The Bench Dip puts the shoulder in a very vulnerable position and the LAST thing you want to do is load it up with your bodyweightas you try to work your triceps.
• DO NOT perform this exercise… the RISKS way outweigh any benefit!

• You can sometimes see the humerus bone protruding from the front of the shoulder in the low position of this exercise.

And I see MANY trainers still using this exercise with their clients!

Let me repeat... I STILL SEE MANY TRAINERS USING THIS EXERCISE WITH THEIR CLIENTS!

Better Alternative:

• A much better alternative are Pushups with your elbows close to your body (elbows-in position). This takes some of the load of your chest and places it on your Triceps. This is much safer and more effective than bench dips.

• These are tougher than regular push-ups (elbows-out) because the Triceps do a lot more work when the elbows are closer to your body, because the chest is not as involved as much as it would be in a regular push-up position (elbows-out).
• Many people don’t realize that elbows-in Pushups are great for building Triceps
• Here are some great videos of Tricep exercise that are safe and very effective: 

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