Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?
Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?
I’ve been training for a few years now and my shoulders and knees are starting to feel it. For those who’ve been lifting long-term, what’s kept your joints healthy over time?
Re: Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?
Smart programming, bro. Rotate movements every few months and stop maxing out weekly.
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I switched from barbell bench to dumbbells for most chest work saved my shoulders big time.
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Yeah, I used to chase PRs every week. My elbows and knees definitely aren’t happy about it now.
Re: Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?
That’s the trap. Progressively overload, yes, but give your joints time to adapt too.
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JaxBulk(JB)
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Re: Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?
Fish oil + glucosamine daily. My knees thank me every squat day.
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Marshall-S12
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Re: Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?
Technique > ego. 10 clean reps beats one ugly grinder that wrecks your joints.
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Warm-ups matter more as you age. A few activation sets can save years of pain.
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I’ve been skipping warm-ups a lot lately that’s probably part of my problem 
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It definitely is. I spend 10 mins on mobility before I even touch a bar now. Feels amazing.