Medical disclaimer
The content on this website is general fitness information. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace advice from a doctor, a physiotherapist or another qualified health professional.
Before you start
- Speak to a doctor before you start a new exercise program if you have a health condition, an injury, heart or lung problems, high blood pressure, or if you are pregnant or have recently given birth.
- Start with light loads and learn the movement first.
During exercise
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, or pain that gets worse as you continue.
- If you have chest pain, feel faint, or have trouble breathing, stop at once and call your local emergency number.
- Use safety equipment (safety bars, a spotter) for heavy barbell lifts.
Pain and injuries
Our pages tell you which joints an exercise loads, and they suggest other exercises. They do not diagnose or treat pain. For pain that does not go away, see a doctor or a physiotherapist. The NHS exercise pages are a good public source of general advice.
Results differ
Results from training differ between people. We do not promise any change in weight, strength or body shape.
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