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> There is "good form" in the sense of going through motions that work well with body mechanics. This is largely what I was trying to communicate. I agree wit
by ianbutler 3y ago
> There is "good form" in the sense of going through motions that work well with body mechanics.
This is largely what I was trying to communicate.
I agree with what you've said, especially the variance person to person. I was trying to caution towards the passerby who might read this without much lifting experience to actually appreciate that nuance or have the strength and stability built up already and then they just go and hurt themselves.
- nimbleplum40 3y agoI get where you’re coming from, but I think there’s a much bigger risk the other way. All of this focus on “perfect” form makes the gym incredibly intimidating. I’m not accusing you of saying this, but often we give people the impression that if they try to deadlift and their back rounds a bit or they squat and their knees cave in that their discs are going to go shooting out of their spine and their knees will be forever ruined. Then people don’t lift… Injury rates for lifting are incredibly low. Much lower than any other sport. And the long term health effects are huge!