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I've been going to the gym consistently -- and see my trainer twice a week. I have two exercises that I HATE -- I loathe so much!!! I want to kill them!!!

I hate LUNGES and BURPEES. These exercises were invented to torture me. I'm Jewish so lunges and burpees are anti-semitic! :)

What exercise(s) do you hate to do the most? We all know they're somewhat necessary but we hate them nevertheless. What's yours?

flag	asked Feb 17 2011 at 10:33 Jason 289●2●6

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Dude, burpees are the greatest! My favorite is to do burpees under a bar (like a soccer goal post)- down, push-up, squat jump, grab bar and do a pull up, repeat. – Daniel Feb 17 2011 at 17:34

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Ughhhhh I hate burpees with a red hot passion! – Jason Feb 17 2011 at 18:26

I love walking and running/jogging, but I hate anything else! Especially awkward shit that involves getting down on the floor etc. Can't be bothered! – Pecan Feb 23 at 18:21

Aaron · Answer 1 · 2011-02-17 11:41:03Z UTC

Not a specific exercise per say ... I can't stand basically any exercise in a gym. People in gyms always remind me of hamsters in one of those really fancy colorful plastic cages with the running wheels and climbing tubes and such. Watch the zoo humans play!

I am not a hamster.

I try to exercise outside or at home. Outside the gym I don't like exercises that require a lot of equipment. I like to use body-weight or home-made equipment or the environment (trees and such).

Stephen-Aegis · Answer 2 · 2011-02-17 11:48:05Z UTC

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I Hate the glute-stretch that I do for just shy of 8 hours of work a day(plus car ride)

Otherwise I do Mostly Bodyweight +Squats/Deads with a bar. And endorphins male it all fun. It's too short to get miserable.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 11:48

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	Get a stand-up desk! – Jon Thoroddsen Feb 17 2011 at 15:30
	cubicle land will not allow it, or I would in a heartbeat. – Stephen-Aegis Feb 17 2011 at 16:26

sherpamelissa · Answer 3 · 2011-02-17 14:18:28Z UTC

As much as I might want to be done with an exercise while I'm in the middle of doing it, I am always pretty aware of the fact that it is AMAZING to me that I'm doing this stuff. 6 years ago I was obese and completely unfit. Now I can do 100 burpees or 100 push ups or box jumps or lunges! That feeling is enough to get myself through any of them.

being · Answer 4 · 2011-02-17 14:19:56Z UTC

im really strong, and im really flexible, so i like doing those things and if left to my own devices, thats all i would do. what i HATE doing is anything cardio, and anything balance or explosive power related. if it wasnt for my trainer forcing me to run, do box jumps, jump rope and burpees, spinning, etc. i would avoid it like the plague. i have a low center of gravity and am firmly rooted to the earth! in ayurveda, im 100% kapha! but, as is true of all things, i do know that i will get the most benefit out of the things i find most difficult.

Helen · Answer 5 · 2011-02-17 14:59:03Z UTC

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Pushups...I hate pushups, but I love them, too, if that makes any sense :/

answered Feb 17 2011 at 14:59

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It makes perfect sense. 8) – Ali Feb 17 2011 at 17:12

Daninidaho · Answer 6 · 2011-02-17 15:51:10Z UTC

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Planks. I hate static stuff.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 15:51

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Riveted · Answer 7 · 2011-02-17 17:55:44Z UTC

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Running any distance (rugby-damaged knees), Medicine Ball of Death (something my strength coach dreamed up - it's as bad as it sounds), anything involving "engaging the pelvic floor" (seriously...have we become that messed up that we need to consciously clench our nether regions before we do a sit-up or lift a bag of groceries?).

Medicine Ball of Death

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answered Feb 17 2011 at 13:54

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I need more description on the Medicine Ball of Death, please! I am intrigued. – sherpamelissa Feb 17 2011 at 14:18

I second that Melissa! – Timbo Feb 17 2011 at 14:52

It's a shoulder mobility / functional strength movement that has me lying on my back on a bench, head hanging over edge, medicine ball held above chest with straight arms. The movement starts with straight arms moving back overhead (well...lying down "overhead"). When you reach the end of movement, elbows bend. Reverse and bring back up. Geez...this is hard to describe. I'll find a picture and post below. – Riveted Feb 17 2011 at 17:31

Awesome! Thank you! I may have to try it now that I can see it. :) – sherpamelissa Feb 17 2011 at 18:11

Be careful...it's designed to address a really specific functional imbalance I have from a bike accident. My coach is a Gray Cook disciple and heavily into Functional Mobility, which is very uniquely prescribed for everyone's particular imbalance or instability. You should check out GC's stuff if you haven't already - it's amazing. movementbook.com – Riveted Feb 17 2011 at 19:04

Kimble · Answer 8 · 2011-02-17 11:57:11Z UTC

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Long runs. I don't mind short-ish runs and jogs, but I don't really like the longer than 20 min type runs. I actually like burpees - go figure.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 11:57

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Carl_Stawicki · Answer 9 · 2011-02-17 12:58:23Z UTC

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I hate anything that's repetitive in one place. I don't mind doing tabatas on a stationary bike because I can get them over with quickly. I started swimming and I can only go back and forth for 20 minutes before getting bored.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 12:58

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Dagny · Answer 10 · 2011-02-17 13:27:56Z UTC

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Split jumps. Lunges in general aren't my favorite, but add in the jumping element, and it makes me want to cry.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 13:27

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jroe · Answer 11 · 2011-02-17 13:35:33Z UTC

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Distance running, Snatches, Thrusters in that order.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 13:35

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	Favorite exercise is the deadlift – jroe Feb 17 2011 at 13:36
	Boooo LSD, Yaay Deads! – Timbo Feb 17 2011 at 14:53

Dale · Answer 12 · 2011-02-17 13:46:59Z UTC

lateral box jumps...ugggg. Not only do they really suck, but I'm not particularly good at them. That being said, I try to do the movements I'm not good at more often. I think it will not only make it suck less, but will really help balance my fitness in the long run.

Ali · Answer 13 · 2011-02-17 14:11:34Z UTC

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Running. I also love running. It's a love/hate relationship.

I have a tendency to get shin splints, which frustrates me to no end because I really love the feeling in the rest of my body and the clear mind that running gives me.

Stupid shins.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 14:11

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Have you tried running with landing on your forefoot? Some call it POSE running, other Chi running, still others call it barefoot running. When I used to run heel-to-toe, I used to get really bad shin splints every single time. When I started running in Vibrams, I naturally landed on my forefoot and stopped getting shin splints. Of course, because I wasn't used to using my calves like that, I got some muscle soreness at first... – Casey Feb 17 2011 at 18:23

Thanks for the tip, Kent. I've heard of Vibrams, but not specifically POSE or Chi running. I will look into it! 8) – Ali Feb 18 2011 at 13:46

luckybastard · Answer 14 · 2011-02-17 14:15:05Z UTC

i used to hate deadlifts and squats but nowadays they're my faves. these days, my old fave, the bench press, is my hated exercise. probably more because it's not going up like the rest of my lifts are. oh well. weighted pullups can be a biyatch too if done right after heavy deads.

Eva · Answer 15 · 2011-02-17 17:03:41Z UTC

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Stationary bicycle. It's boring and the seat hurts my butt. Maybe that's why I quit doing it! ;-P

answered Feb 17 2011 at 17:03

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Ben · Answer 16 · 2011-02-17 17:14:56Z UTC

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Box jumps! Blech...I hate them...but mostly because I'm horrible at them.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 17:14

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Todd · Answer 17 · 2011-02-17 17:21:30Z UTC

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Burpees and Mountain Climbers for sure.

answered Feb 17 2011 at 17:21

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Mountain climbers. A thousand times, mountain climbers. – Fern Sep 8 at 8:50

Garett · Answer 18 · 2011-02-22 04:18:21Z UTC

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My least favorite?

triceps kickbacks - waste of time

Favorite?

deadlift - works most everything thoroughly or builds a base for it

answered Feb 22 2011 at 4:18

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Straight leg deadlifts are my ass's fave – Sigamagaw Feb 23 at 18:22

Swati · Answer 19 · 2013-02-23 10:17:06Z UTC

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Weights are lovely stuff to work with but resistance band makes me feel like ughhh...

answered Feb 23 at 10:17

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Varelse · Answer 20 · 2013-02-23 13:07:33Z UTC

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I really hate jogging. It makes me feel like my internal organs are bouncing around in there. That is 1 of the best things about being primal - I don't feel like I have to anymore!

answered Feb 23 at 13:07

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joanna · Answer 21 · 2013-02-23 18:03:56Z UTC

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i HATE jump lunges. they are just so hard and get me tired really quickly.

also hate jump roping because i always beat myself with the rope mercelessly.

answered Feb 23 at 18:03

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Sigamagaw · Answer 22 · 2013-02-23 18:22:34Z UTC

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Not sure why but I loathe chair pose.

answered Feb 23 at 18:22

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MiMintzer · Answer 23 · 2013-02-23 18:23:13Z UTC

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Tabatas. They are four minutes of pure evilness and the only way I can get thru them is by cursing at my trainer the entire time.

answered Feb 23 at 18:23

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giacinto · Answer 24 · 2013-02-23 18:38:14Z UTC

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Sex with my wife.

answered Feb 23 at 18:38

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