3. Deadlift
Deadlifts are great workouts for the younger athlete. If you add this exercise to your routine, make certain you are doing it correctly. There is a reason why poor form is a gym sin – it is dangerous.
Poor form leads to spinal injuries and knee problems. Older athletes may want to avoid deadlifts if you haven’t done them before. You probably have aches and pains already, so why add to them?
Instead use kettle balls and you will get a similar workout.
2. Triceps Dips
Triceps, the muscles at the back of your arms that jiggle as you age are the targets for triceps dips. Improper form can tear rotator cuffs. Since you probably have micro tears or old rotator cuff injuries, you’ll be reinjuring them. Rotator cuff injuries are painful and take a long time to heal.
Try exercises where you aren’t using your weight but a cable weight instead. You’ll get the same workout, but will keep your rotator cuffs happier.