Exercises Women Should Avoid To Regain Muscle

Liu asserts that the adductor machine does not assist in the process of regaining lost muscle mass.

Adductor Machine

This piece of equipment should really only be used during the warm-up portion of a workout if you want to get the most out of it.

Adductor Machine

 If you are under the assumption that in order to sculpt a six-pack of muscle, you need to execute innumerable sets.

Crunches and Side Bends

According to Liu, "[These exercises do not] build your abs; instead, you should be focusing on exercises that build core stability."

Crunches and Side Bends

According to Liu, the box jump is yet another activity that does not contribute to the development of muscle. 

Box Jumps

 Imagine this exercise as more of a "explosive" action that will help you improve your athletic ability.

Box Jumps

Ankle weights are fantastic pieces of exercise equipment, but like any other tool, they have a place and a purpose. One such location is in the donkey kicks exercise. 

Donkey Kicks 

Although you will undoubtedly "feel the burn" when you execute the donkey kick with a high rep count.

Donkey Kicks 

 If you want to build muscle, you should leave the burpee out of your workout routine. 

Burpees

This technique is "done more for conditioning than actually for muscle gain," according to Liu.

Burpees

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