A Big Muscle Mistake

Your workout could be ruining your shoulders. Researchers at Nova Southeastern University found that men who lift weights are more likely to have shoulder imbalances, which can lead to injuries, than those who don’t lift weights. This problem is caused by undertraining the muscles in your back, especially the lower trapezius and the area around your rotator cuff, says study author Morey Kolber, PhD. Strengthen both weak points with YTWLI raises.

 

 

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