10 Just do straight crunches instead
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Do straight crunches to keep your body in shape. Lay down with your back on the floor, then band your knees with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Slowly lift your upper body up. Do this a few times until your muscles start to “burn.”
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9 Dumbbell side-bends
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Lena Boone, a bodybuilder and winner of the NPC Sunshine Classic, says that one of the most common mistakes women make is trying different bends to make their waists smaller. She says it’s “abuse of abs.” When you move dumbbells from side to side, your side abs get stronger. When you work out, try to avoid this exercise.
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8 Use the “vacuum” exercise instead
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Pull your stomach in by sucking it in as much as you can. Hold this pose for a few seconds, and then release it. At first, this exercise will be hard, but as soon as you learn how to do it right and start doing it regularly, you will start to feel better.
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7 Exercises that make the shoulders and neck bigger
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The trapezius muscle is a flat, wide muscle in the back of your neck and upper back. When you work this group of muscles, you might end up with a wide back and a thick neck. So, avoid exercises that can make your shoulders bigger and hide your neck.
Here are three exercises that experts say you should leave out of your workout:
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6 Standing upright rows
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Bringing barbells or dumbbells up to the chin will only enlarge your trapezius muscle. These workouts are specifically meant to work out that area to increase muscle size for a more muscular physique. It’s best to avoid them if you want a more feminine body.
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