Personal Trainers Share The Exercises They Literally Never Do (And Neither Should You)

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Few things are more frustrating than injuring yourself during a workout — a time that is intended to be a benefit for your physical and mental health. But, sadly, it happens. And some exercises lead to injury more than others.

When it comes to safety concerns, personal trainers have workout moves they avoid or don’t do with clients for this exact reason — along with the fact that some movements are ineffective. 

Below, fitness professionals share the exercise they don’t do in their workouts, along with some alternatives to try instead:

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