Moving your body is important. And, if you’re just getting started, finding exercises that work for you is important. Eventually, those exercises that helped you get going won’t challenge you the way they once did.
Here are some common exercises included in many training programs with better choices to help you make progress once you’ve reached a plateau.
Good: Chest Press Machine
Better: Push-ups
Good: Leg Press
Better: Squats
Good: Just Stretching
Better: Adding Corrective Mobility and Activation
Good: Cardio
Better: Learning Proper Movement Mechanics and applying them to Complexes and Circuits
Good: Having a consistent routine
Better: Having a consistent routine with progressive resistance