10 dangerous exercises that lead to injuries

By Amy Schlinger for Life by DailyBurn

Updated 1624 GMT (0024 HKT) September 19, 2017

<strong>Bicycle crunch: </strong>Twisting at high speeds is a recipe for herniated discs and muscle spasms.
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Bicycle crunch: Twisting at high speeds is a recipe for herniated discs and muscle spasms.
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<strong>Lat pull-down (behind the head):</strong> If something in your shoulder doesn't feel right, stop and find another exercise.
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Lat pull-down (behind the head): If something in your shoulder doesn't feel right, stop and find another exercise.
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<strong>Kettlebell swing:</strong> If performed incorrectly, the repetitive swinging motion could result in rotator cuff injury.
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Kettlebell swing: If performed incorrectly, the repetitive swinging motion could result in rotator cuff injury.
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<strong>Bent-over row:</strong> Hinging from the waist causes your shoulders to roll forward, which can contribute to poor posture.
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Bent-over row: Hinging from the waist causes your shoulders to roll forward, which can contribute to poor posture.
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<strong>Romanian dead lift: </strong>Most commonly, a person will fall into hyperextension through the low back while lowering and lifting weight, which could result in lumbar disc injury or muscular spasm.