I hear it over and over again - and it always seems to be from people under the age of thirty: Lifting weights is perfectly safe.
They say your joints will be fine, if you do it correctly.
They say you won't get any strength imbalances either.
And of course it's better than any other kind of exercise.
There's just one little issue: You CAN'T do it correctly. Not forever. You'll get hurt sooner or later.
It could be your lower back or your knees. As for me, it was my shoulder.
You'll get hurt eventually because you're lifting the heaviest weights possible, usually throwing them around, and you can't keep your form picture-perfect every time.
These little mistakes add up. And that's why you'll see dedicated weight lifters with constant joint pain and injuries. I have yet to meet a lifter over the age of thirty who did not have an injury or joint they had to nurse.
But this is all normal to them. Their lifestyle includes constant rehab. You'd think these iron-slingers would try a new kind of training that keeps their bodies healthy in the first place.
So trying using your own bodyweight for exercise instead of hoisting heavier and heavier weights. You can still do tough movements that feel much more natural, and with a much smaller chance of injury.
Best of all, the workouts are just as good. You can build muscle, burn fat, and increase your energy - all without joint pain. - 15438
They say your joints will be fine, if you do it correctly.
They say you won't get any strength imbalances either.
And of course it's better than any other kind of exercise.
There's just one little issue: You CAN'T do it correctly. Not forever. You'll get hurt sooner or later.
It could be your lower back or your knees. As for me, it was my shoulder.
You'll get hurt eventually because you're lifting the heaviest weights possible, usually throwing them around, and you can't keep your form picture-perfect every time.
These little mistakes add up. And that's why you'll see dedicated weight lifters with constant joint pain and injuries. I have yet to meet a lifter over the age of thirty who did not have an injury or joint they had to nurse.
But this is all normal to them. Their lifestyle includes constant rehab. You'd think these iron-slingers would try a new kind of training that keeps their bodies healthy in the first place.
So trying using your own bodyweight for exercise instead of hoisting heavier and heavier weights. You can still do tough movements that feel much more natural, and with a much smaller chance of injury.
Best of all, the workouts are just as good. You can build muscle, burn fat, and increase your energy - all without joint pain. - 15438
About the Author:
Nate Rifkin believes lifting weights is pointless. He believes you should look at these yoga dvds instead.
