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4th Exercise Rule to Break After 50: Modifications Are Only for Beginners

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Modifying an exercise doesn’t mean you’re a beginner. It means you’re paying attention.

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:

Somewhere along the way, we were taught that the hardest version of an exercise is always the best—and that modifying means we aren’t strong enough.

That simply isn’t true.

Reducing your range of motion, changing a joint angle, using support, slowing down, holding an isometric, or separating a complex exercise into smaller parts can help you:

• Improve muscular control

• Strengthen weak links

• Reduce unnecessary joint stress

• Get more from the exercise

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