When someone has a cervical fusion(anterior or posterior) what three exercises should be avoided & why? ADVERTISEMENT 476 viewsMarch 14, 2012 0 Chris0 March 14, 2012 0 Comments 4 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Chris0 Posted 0 Comments David Spot on. You also want to avoid having the client avoid overhead shoulder press, lat pulldowns which will both create excessive axial loading to the spine and fused area. Cheers Chris You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login