
Stop Doing These 8 Exercises (Safer Alternatives for Muscle Growth)
From Stronger Weekly
Published 5/13/2026

From Stronger Weekly
Published 5/13/2026
Most people think barbell back squats, conventional deadlifts, and wide-grip pull-ups are non-negotiable. They're not. Many of the most common exercises quietly wreck joints while safer alternatives deliver the same muscle activation with a fraction of the injury risk. This episode lays out the…