Posted on 02/02/2024 5:57:56 PM PST by nickcarraway
A neurologist has explained why he regrets powerlifting after he learned about the potential life-wrecking effects.
Dr Sergej Stjepic, a neurologist in Chicago, Illinois, revealed on TikTok three things he would never do, knowing what he knows now about health.
'I wouldn't have powerlifted so much,' he said. 'For example, squatting very heavy weights.'
Powerlifting describes using a barbell while squatting, bench pressing or deadlifting.
It involves lifting a certain amount of weight in one go, rather than repeated exercises.
But it is harmful because it can 'decrease your overall disc height in your spine,' he said.
When height in your spinal discs is lost, pinched nerves, bone and joint inflammation and pain can occur.
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I did squats with 85 lbs. at Cross Fit.
Ruined my left knee.
Not to be mean, but 85lbs isn’t powerlifting.
I’ve watched drug free women hit 365lbs.
They were pretty fat and heinous looking though…
Powerlifting is how much you can do just 1 rep with.
Weights are fine as long as it's not too heavy.
Running is bad, eventually it'll ruin your knees in the long term.
It was my second visit. Something about squats was just primed to hurt me.
What do you think of resistance bands?
Riding an ejection seat is not spine healthy-but better than the alternative in most cases.
Gotcha. I don’t recommend CrossFit to anyone.
I think it’s more dangerous than powerlifting.
High rep Olympic lifts are dangerous. They are highly technical lifts,
and the high reps generate fatigue which often causes poor form.
If you’re older, do the machines, try yoga(no crazy positions), swim and walk.
Back in my prime, I could routinely rack around 1,300 square bales a day (if the baler didn’t break down). And at the end of the season there would be barns full of hay to show for my efforts. If I had just thrown weights around at a gym, not much worthwhile would have actually been accomplished.
I use them all the time for shoulder health movements.
It all depends on your goals.
You can get a real solid workout with bands and bodyweight movements.
There’s an app all movement athlete for body weight routines.
I think you can scale routines by age and current level.
I was looking to get an X3, until I saw the price.
I’ve been weight lifting for 30 years, since I was 15 or so. Cut squatting out about a decade ago because my knees, while still good, have had a lot of wear and tear from so many miles with very heavy packs. (I still ruck, it’s in my blood!)
Did legs today as a matter of fact.
Standing calf raises
Seated calf raises
Hamstring curls
Quad extensions
And some kettlebell work
Legs are as strong and big as they ever were. Don’t miss squats and believe they’re non-essential if your leg routine is diverse and pushed hard.
I used to do calf raises. But the calf ran away.
“Walking is the best. Same with swimming.
Weights are fine as long as it’s not too heavy.
Running is bad, eventually it’ll ruin your knees in the long term.”
Yeah. One doesn’t have to lift extreme amounts to keep muscles toned if you are not going for bulk.
My cardiologist recommended walking not running and moderate weight-lifting.
Shoulda had a better piggin’ string!
I just looked that up…a little steep for bands.
I like going to the gym. I try to get out more often from becoming completely socially retarded.
I don’t want to wind up yelling at clouds…
You can run when you're young. But it's really easy to blow out your knees as you get older. Especially if you're running on concrete.
Clouds don’t mind.
He STILL looks gay to me.
I have done physical labor in my work life, and I am all done with that kind of thing. It’s time to relax.
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