The 4 Absolute Worst Exercises For Weight Loss

1. Doing Cardio

Rowing is a better use of your time than the elliptical machine.

Doing Cardio

Rowing is an excellent cardiovascular exercise because it allows you to work against more resistance and at a higher intensity.

Doing Cardio

A rowing machine is not something you can'max out' on because the user can always create extra resistance.

2. Lat Pulldowns

Instead of using a lat pulldown machine, Crawford recommends doing pull-ups.

Lat Pulldowns

Pull-ups are the way to go, even if you need help doing them. Pull-ups are more practical since they use a wider variety of muscles.

Lat Pulldowns

Pull-ups require much more core activation than lat pulldowns.

3. Classic Pushups

Crawford claims that full range of motion can be activated by doing hand-release pushups as opposed to traditional pushups.

Classic Pushups

Many people do "half pushups," in which they don't fully lower their bodies to the ground.

Classic Pushups

She emphasizes that complete range of motion exercises are preferable since they help you gain strength more quickly.

4. Climbing Steps

Finally, ditch the stair master in favor of some walking lunges.

Climbing Steps

Lunges can also be viewed as a means to better stair climbing performance. 

Climbing Steps

You won't magically become a lunging machine just by walking up the stairs.

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