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Stop wasting your time with these 3 strength exercises - and do these alternatives instead


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Published in Health and Fitness on Tuesday, May 13th 2025 at 8:23 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • 'For the love of hypertrophy (muscle growth), please stop doing combo exercises,' urges fitness and nutrition coach Dr Stephanie Estima. 'You may get sweaty and out of breath, but are you really getting those gains and all the health benefits that come with them?'

The article from MSN highlights three strength exercises that may not be the most effective use of time and suggests more efficient alternatives. It advises against performing traditional crunches, recommending instead the dead bug exercise for better core engagement and lower back protection. The article also discourages the use of the seated leg extension machine, proposing the Bulgarian split squat as a superior alternative that works multiple muscle groups and improves balance. Lastly, it criticizes the tricep kickback, suggesting the close-grip push-up as a more effective option that not only targets the triceps but also engages the chest and core muscles. Each alternative is described as offering greater overall benefits and functional strength.

Read the Full Women's Health Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/stop-wasting-your-time-with-these-3-strength-exercises-and-do-these-alternatives-instead/ar-AA1EF8jC ]