7 Exercises That Are Too Hard on Your Arms After 40
Older folks, especially beginners or those with joint difficulties, may find heavy bench presses, overhead presses, and bicep curls too stressful.
1. Heavy Weightlifting
Jumping, squatting, and push-ups in burpees can strain shoulders, wrists, and elbows. Gentler alternatives include reduced burpees and step-ups.
2. Burpees
Tricep dips can strain shoulders and elbows if done improperly or too heavy. Use a bench or chair for support and start with fewer reps.
3. Tricep Dips
If you lift your body weight, these activities might strain your shoulders and elbows. Alternatives include assisted pull-up machines and resistance bands.
4. Pull-Ups/Chin-Ups
Older adults may struggle and risk shoulder injury with handstand push-ups. Safer alternatives include wall and incline push-ups.
5. Handstand Push-Ups
Heavy lifting, dynamic motions, and fast-paced routines are common in CrossFit workouts. These can strain joints and muscles if not done properly and trained.
6. CrossFit-style Workouts
Plyometric push-ups, clapping push-ups, and jumping lunges can strain joints without proper strength and conditioning.
7. Plyometric Exercises
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