Episode
Stop Doing These 8 Exercises (Safer Alternatives for Muscle Growth)
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- Stronger Weekly
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- May 13, 2026
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- 4072
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Summary
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 8 riskiest exercises, backed by research, AND gives you safer swaps for each one. When it comes to fitness, you should choose smart exercises with high-return, with lower risk...especially as you age. If you're nearing 30 and want to stay strong, athletic, and durable for the next 50 years—this is your playbook. PLUS THIS WEEK'S HEALTH & FITNESS NEWS - A deadly virus is spreading across continents—and dozens left the ship without being traced - RFK Jr. wants America off antidepressants—doctors say not so fast - Creatine is not just a gym supplement anymore—scientists are rethinking everything it does - Pew Research just mapped the wild west of health influencers—and the results are worth knowing - Your abs might be washing your brain—and scientists just figured out how SPONSORS/PRODUCTS I USE - Get nutritional supplements that work as hard as you do: www.puristnutrition.com - Upgrade to natural, high-quality male-grooming products at www.basedbodyworks.com , and use code word STRONGERWEEKLY for 20% off - Build a world-class home gym with Rep Fitness: www.repfitness.com - Bulletproof your drinking with Clutch; medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength - Take 30% all Batch THC/CBD edible products at hellobatch.com/stronger…