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I never include them in any of my workouts, Atkins said at the time.

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fitness trainer and founder of Le Sweat

It is a recipe for injury for a lot of people.

Which for most, they are not, she says.

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So what should you do if theyre given and youre afraid of possibly injuring yourself?

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Modify the move to just do the core movements individually.

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fitness trainer and founder of Le Sweat

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

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