Top 7 Worst Exercises/Lifts-You Should NEVER Do. Do THESE Instead.

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present the Top 7 Worst Exercises/Lifts that you should NEVER do. Not presented in any particular order Bob and Brad consider these exercises to be harmful and maybe even dangerous. They also provide alternative safe exercises.
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[@Jugraj_Singh]

Can you please make a video of the top 10 safest weight-lifting exercises? Thanks.

[@lutheran2001]

In my opinion, Bob and Brad are offering decent advice for the average person, considering that the average person is middle aged, overweight, and has a desk job. It's absolutely true that all these exercises are dangerous for such people. I just wish they would qualify what they are saying. The squat, bent over row, and overhead press are archetypal movements, and for individuals with active lifestyles, it is important to possess strength and stability in those basic motion ranges.

[@dawg4769]

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[@jesearle1401]

At my "fittest" I developed patellar tracking and flat back because of some of these exercises... 26 years old here... don’t fit your description. They gave plenty of alternatives that can be done life long.

[@patwhoknows9584]

That's the problem taking lifting info from people who dont lift

[@CourtneyColemanProGolfer]

I'm a group fitness instructor and I have had so many injuries, I could never understand why , cuz I have good form , I am strong and fit , but now seeing this video just opened my eyes ! Thank you so much for sharing this information! I also have knee problems from a car accident so the squat info will be a big help for me when I gym !

[@Kruscher76]

I read some comments about body building on this saying Bob and Brad don't know what they are talking about. As you get older you will understand why they are making this video. I use to do all those exercises without a problem because I used good form. However, as I was getting older I became more prone to lower back pain. It bothers me that I can't do as much I use too but I find alternatives. Things change when we get older unfortunately.

[@Lorenzo-gt3xg]

Oh man, good thing I stumbled upon your videos. I'm 30 and been working out for 2 years in my garage gym with only the internet as my guide. You know what I agree with you guys. I'm starting to love fitness and my goal is to keep lifting weights on my 50s and until I die so I'm gonna make sure I won't compromise my one and only spine.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Thanks, guys! I have been wanting to work my shoulders but have an impingement in a shoulder. You have given me wonderful alternatives that are safe and still effective.

[@johnstanton8499]

Great advice You have so much experience and knowledge treating people that have injured themselves by keepfit excercises Thanks

[@arwanita]

Great tips. A lot of these exercices (like over triceps) even with proper form can damage your body after a while, months, years. Thank you

[@yolandabanas2543]

Thankyou so much Bob and Brad for informing us with safe physical practices

[@juliecramer7768]

So helpful! Thanks!

[@Deepanshu412]

Your videos are very informative. Thankyou very much

[@vlj9013]

I've decided to pause gym for a week just to recover from the pains I got from making mistakes in this videos. Thank you Bob and Brad!

[@temperedwell6295]

Bob and Brad don't know squat about the squat.

[@kitasofia]

Thanks Bob and Brad! I feel bad cause I kept requesting this video and you are getting all the heat for it :( I was gonna ask if you could make another video on how to regain flexibility after sciatica. I bought mckenzies book (treat your own back) and read it but it would be nice to have you all as the experts make a video on it! Again I'm so sorry 😐 thank you for teaching me how to property exercise.

[@prajwalpp123]

Thank you, most famous physical therapists on the internet.. your pointers are good for me. Am trying to recover from a shoulder issue with a clicking sound.... have been a perennial beginner due to the constant pain all over after the first few workouts which would make me give it up and start walking..

[@annetteshaylainasummerfiel8766]

Thank you.

[@maloulanier2236]

Thank you, guys. These are good alternatives in lifting specially when you're injured or for beginners. Funny, i expected a lot of people will react to you but i understand, based on your experiences in the past patients, you created this video to help out. Thank you again. :)

[@orianafisher3960]

Well.. it looks like I will be taking my physio ball out of storage once again..thanks again for "safety first" protocol fellas!! :)

[@Jenovasreunion]

Bob and Brad! Your videos have inspired me. I'm debating returning to school to become a physical therapist. Could you advise the level of education I would need before becoming licensed to work with patients? I would appreciate your input. Thanks!

[@susanb1394]

I have osteoarthritis in many of my joints and you guys have really helped me regarding weightlifting dos and don'ts. Thanks so much!

[@sharonmitchel1377]

In my effort to prevent a shoulder I felt beginning,I did a series of shoulder exercises, yes a few overhead exercises. I’m now sitting here in pain! Wish I had looked at your recommendations first!

[@anugrahasingh472]

I love your videos..they have helped me a lot...would just like to know your views about the risk vs reward of deadlifts as an exercise...thank you!

[@addorsubtract650]

They said that even if use deads with perfect form, over time it’s gonna catch up to u.

[@MMichaelagro]

I wonder how much you guys stay up to date on research, this seems like the classic old school pt though process on these movements. Your credibility definitely took a dive on this one for me

[@thedudeabides2531]

They're essentially eliminating everything you can do with dumbbells.

[@maggiecccook]

Love you guys !

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

Do you think it's okay to lift overhead with dumbbells for deltoids? Thank you. I really appreciate these videos. They're amazing.

[@David_Raley20]

@itsbenp They're not professional bodybuilders, so I think you can forgive them for confusing exercises, and for the squat and deadlift they were demonstrating the terrible form that most people use and that they see often. For the overhead press people also have poor form as well which results in injury. Like I said, they're not professional athletes and they make mistakes, but they make valid points.

[@itsbenp1260]

this has absoultey nothing to do with bodybuilding... they should know basic and proper form for these exercises instead of telling people not to do them because they are so beneficial to our bodies. its poor form that gets people hurt, not the exercises themselves, and they fail to recognize that in the video

[@BigBoss....]

I agree with the bicep supinated preacher curl. I altered the exercise using dumbbells to where I only supinate towards the top portion of the curl.

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

Omg I'm glad I saw this! I've been guilty of doing a couple of these 😖

[@jibrielguyon4780]

Thank you!very helpful You guys are cool

[@BobandBrad]

You are welcome! :)

[@eduardoalfredocasanovalope991]

Love your videos men!!! Wish i can keep that level of enthusiasm when i reach your age :)

[@Zyrivo]

Instead of a bent over row if your gym has a tbar row use that it has full chest support

[@fgfg633]

7:20 Are those good mornings? I thought good mornings are when barbell is on back of neck. I think those are dead lifts, which I do (very light weights) and thought were okay ☹️

[@geraldbrienza4474]

TeacherTeacher : it’s a good morning variation. A proper dead lift would have the knees bent at the lift point with the body staying linear throughout the movement.

[@carriemorrison7936]

Well they're showing these exercises with poor technique. Of course people would get injured. The whole point is to use your core, brace properly, when lifting. ITA most people don't know how to do proper technique though.

[@gregvalunas6342]

Thanks guys, you're the best! So, golfing is out because of the angle the back bends? Please, say it isn't so. That 10-15 degree, or even 40 degree, bend is very typical in that sport. Can you think of any workarounds? Thanks for ALL your videos! :)

[@conundrumconundrum5589]

I would like to see you guys go into a real weight room and give us your opinions on the machines as to if we should use the machine. I recently herniated a few discs in my back from using the leg press 1K lbs. That is really light weight for me. However, no more leg press for me. Now 2 months later I am due to start PT. Also, I am 48 yoa and am done lifting heavy weight. I realize resistance training is important but at what point do you draw a line on how much weight you use? another good topic to speak about.

[@debbielynn5788]

You guys are funny !! Say do you have any exercises for jaw and neck pain ?

[@underthemermaidmoon]

I ordered the knee glide which i will get today. I am 5 weeks out from tkr and my flexion is 85degrees. Is it too late to start using this to see results? My other knee also was very slow to flex.

[@aaron___6014]

Performed the tricep exercise you did on the table, and my it immediately irritated my elbow. I'm going back to normal extensions if I do them at all.

[@Deepanshu412]

Question - I tore my acl partially and i recently undergone a surgery but now whenever i do my lying hamstring curls on a flat surface or my leg extensions i feel something snaps on the outer side of my knee whenever i do the motion , it feels really weird please help. Thankyou

[@retorcomp4765]

So a hack slide or a Smith machine is a good idea for squats?

[@FunkyBruja]

You guys are hilarious! I never felt comfortable doing any of those exercises. Thanks for the information.

[@lmc4964]

would you rate the spider row over the Tbar row? , the first one has a chest support

[@ko4gpa]

How is an exercise ball going to be as effective as a 315lb squat

[@ahmarcamacho8404]

Jimmy Cothran they are not trying to condition powerlifters or body builders, this is for general strength and Fitness

[@dawg4769]

Ahmar Camacho You will not get strength from an exercise ball

[@RudyMettia]

63 and doing bent over rows ,correctly, with 225x8 but yes most do them in a disadvantage position

[@medicalstudybuddy2964]

Somewhere out there, there is a high school coach who's thinking, "I screwed up..."

[@ianmackenzie686]

What about regular not behind the neck military press? Or using dumbbells? Are they okay?

[@daltonreynolds2966]

Ian Mackenzie.. keep a more narrow grip then you’d think you’d need.. puts your shoulders in a much better position and you’re gonna get just as much work out of it.. but you’ll probably have to do 10-15 lbs less

[@nataliemariewinkels]

This is the position I find myself in just unloading the dishwasher…sad how even that causes problems

[@BobandBrad]

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[@RoseGrace100]

Thanks for the great, informative video. So frustrating-I go to classes at a health club and they show us to do most of these exercises-and exactly what you are showing is wrong.

[@megfunful]

What diameter is the ball??

[@Chris-pw7ov]

You've got to be kidding with this video. You're back is not that fragile. Squats, good mornings, and bent overs are fine WITH GOOD FORM. Tell people to get some instruction instead of saying never do them.

[@evanboogaart9772]

I'd be super happy to have a physical therapist tell me what I'm doing wrong bc ohh boiii there's a lot that I do wrong

[@nezudomo]

I was right there with you guys until you wanted to substitute a Back Squat with an exercise ball assisted wall sit. With respect gentlemen, no weightlifter, amateur or professional, is going to take you seriously suggesting the Back Squat must be removed from a routine. It's a keystone for any even mildly serious weightlifting routine. There are decades of information, books, videos, schooling, all on how to teach and execute the basic Back Squat and it's variants safely and effectively for strength and hypertrophy gains, and to brush that aside saying "No that's unsafe, do this squish the ball thing instead," will get you nowhere. It takes all the legitimate credibility out of everything else you're saying, which it all was. Lateral raises, bent over rows, behind the neck presses; those exercises are now routinely being substituted or adjusted in exactly the manners you've explained for exactly the reasons you've stated. Now if you want to walk through what is dangerous about a squat, what needs to happen to perform a proper squat safely, and what kinds of exercises and drills can and should be done to work up to doing actual squats (which a wall sit certainly qualifies as), then you've got a good idea for a video. But if you're going to continue to sweep a basic, fundamental weightlifting movement to the side as patently unsafe, then you're going to fail to help the very people that probably need that help the most.

[@MMichaelagro]

nezudomo exactly what I was thinking. For these therapist to say to never to back squat because of spine pressure. The spine takes so much load when jumping and running, I guess we should never jump or run. This is some old school thought process, look up Dr. Kelly staret or Dr. Stewart McGill and I'm sure those two would disagree with most of what was offered in this video about bent over row and squat. The body is meant to move and lift.

[@sukmadek8626]

I agree, and since most of their viewers are weightlifters in some form powerlifting/bodybuilding they should really adjust to that

[@lorigardner5380]

Thanks so much for saving me from a shoulder impengement and low back injury-I've always done all of the exercises in this video except the Good mornings but now I know to never do bent over rows or shoulder presses again!

[@David_Raley20]

@itsbenp They have actually made an episode previous to this where they do not mix up the exercises and explain it in greater detail why some of these exercises really are harmful. They have also made videos addressing squat and exercise form. I recommend you check those out.

[@ourlittlefamilyanimals4744]

hi would chin up help your posture

[@amandahallock9708]

I LIKE your dress pants. During covid, I've developed habit of exercise, bathe, dress up for the day. I love your show, especially when it gets nerdy. How about book reviews? ( For all of us nerdds still kicking) Last, You NEED NOT APOLOGIZE for science-,based opinion!

[@nelsonbarrantes7349]

They strawman these exercises. Their form is horrible. If you do them with proper form, they are excellent exercises.

[@fredderps5197]

Is it just me or does Brad remind you of Ric Drasin anyhow?

[@alfathprasa8459]

9:46

[@patwhoknows9584]

Stick to physiotherapy and leave lifting to people who know the difference between Goodmornings whatever it was you where doing.

[@rgwells6177]

skinny jeans hehehe

[@batroll1]

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[@itsbenp1260]

I dont think i can take you guys seriously... never demonstrate how to hip hinge which can save your low back... you have god awful form on the squat and deadlift which is likely why you had low back and knee pain from doing them... squats done with perfect form shouldnt injure you at all... and you mixed up the deadlift with the good morning AND the military press with the behind the neck press. Lol. And youre saying that overhead military press is dangerous because of the LEVER ARM??? Wtf.. overhead press is an amazing movement for maintaining healthy triceps and shoulders, mostly because of the lack of moment arm... only thing i like about this video are the alternate exercises that can help already injured or older people

[@haanswinn]

itsbenp MILITARY press CAN be bad for ur shoulder due to impingement

[@itsbenp1260]

the military press' range of motion strengthens your shoulder muscles so you lower youre risk for impingement

[@kitasofia]

itsbenp I kinda wanna believe you but I wonder who should I listen to... the doctors of physical therapy and 25 years of experience and evidence based practice or you? Hey! Maybe you can send me evidence based studies on your claims! I'd love to read it :)

[@itsbenp1260]

im not gonna go out of my way just to find specific studies to make you happy, but i will name a few people that have an education backround on this topic and agree with everything that im saying, some of which have more education than these two pt's. you can actually find some of them on youtube: mike israetel, eric bugenhagen, layne norton, jeff cavalier, and greg nuckols just to name a few. (p.s. you can also just read a physics book and find out that the military press lacks a significant lever arm)

[@Al-fl1gq]

I have over 30 years experience as a competitive lifter, also Certified trainer and powerlifting coach. So you know the deadlift they did and called a good morning is actually a Romanian deadlift. and if done with proper form which he did not have is great. His squat for was terrible and he did not have good knee position likely due to foot placement which I could not see. What he did for a bent over row was the worst form for this exercise I have seen. His knees were locked, which is why you get back pain. These exercises done with proper form are great I know many lifters in their 60's 70's and even 80's who do them and with proper form. I usually love their videos, but this one when I showed it to two physical therapists who said the same thing I did.

[@YoungenFitness]

You use your hips during a squat not your knees. That natural transfer of weight is healthy most people can't get into the range of motion to squat into the lower portion flat feet. Your thoracic curves there's zero strain on any of the lumbar discs. Deadlifts are the same it's a primal pattern. Partially agree with stiff legged deadlifts because most people can't hip hinge with a neutral spine. The movements not dangerous most people bodies are! Love you guys though

[@golfer435]

You shouldnt be hip hinging without your knees locked out

[@MonkeyKong38]

it's tearing your lower back if you're lifting 400 pounds not 5... Lower back is the strongest part of the back, it holds everything, you should know that. Every bodybuilder 50+ would be dead if what you're saying was true.

[@benlauson555]

It is true... They aren't making this up. You can read the medical journals and see for yourself.

[@MonkeyKong38]

@@benlauson555 It was my own opinion I don't really care about the medical journals they're not saying anything about bodybuilding and the studies on resistance training are not telling us anything that matters

[@benlauson555]

@@MonkeyKong38 your wrong.. don't worry just my opinion!

[@nolimits8744]

Dorks please! Do you even lift?