It’s normal to have exercise preferences. Maybe your heart sings every time you get to do a biceps curl, or you’re a fiend for sit-ups.

However, it’s also normal to find certain moves more difficult than others—and according to Peloton trainer Ben Alldis, there’s a certain set of moves beginners usually dislike.

“People find lower-body strength really challenging to begin with,” says Alldis. You may like

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