Lifting Weights? Don't Do This Exercise

Too often, we sacrifice proper posture as we try to complete an exercise in the gym. Let's talk about the lat pull down, which you can see above. The exercise mimics a pull-up: you sit at a station and pull a bar down toward your chest, which strengthens most of your back muscles. The movement in the picture above is exactly what not to do: when pulling the bar behind your head, the neck typically bends to get out of the way - which brings your posture out of alignment and can lead to injury. Pull the bar to your chest instead. Still with us? For 3 more things you should never do when you exercise, read today's article for important neck safety tips.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Healthy Boomers: Lifting Weights? Don't Do This Exercise Too often, we sacrifice proper posture as we try to complete an exercise in the gym. Let's talk about the lat pull down, which you can see above. The exercise mimics a pull-up: you sit at a station and pull a bar down toward your chest, which strengthens most of your back muscles. The movement in the picture above is exactly what not to do: when pulling the bar behind your head, the neck typically bends to get out of the way - which brings your posture out of alignment and can lead to injury. Pull the bar to your chest instead. Still with us? For 3 more things you should never do when you exercise, read today's article for important neck safety tips. READ NOW Trending Now What Works: A 20-Minute Weight Training Workout for Seniors   10 Must-Do Strength Training Moves for Women Over 50   Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Boomers newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.